Sandstone Heights

Sandstone Heights

Little River, Kansas

Address

440 State Street, Little River, KS, 67457

Phone

+1 620-897-6266

4.8 /10

Sandstone Heights Quality & Safety Report

Below Average

Inspections: 2★ (50%) Staffing: 5★ (25%) Quality: 2★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

$89,981 fines 5 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
5 below national median
Total federal penalties
$89,981

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
5.36 hrs above national median
Registered nurse (RN)
1.25 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.65 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
2.90 hrs
Physical therapy
0.00 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating improved from 1 to 3 stars over 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Sandstone Heights 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
Capacity
36 certified beds · ~24 avg residents/day (65% occupancy)
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Sandstone Heights is a non-profit skilled nursing facility located in Little River, Kansas, featuring a total of 36 licensed beds. The center holds a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, supported by a 5-star staffing rating alongside 2-star ratings for health inspections and quality measures. Specialized services include long-term care and rehabilitative support for residents in a community-based setting.

Location

440 State Street, Little River, KS, 67457, Little River, KS

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Sandstone Heights?
Sandstone Heights has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How did Sandstone Heights score on health inspections?
Sandstone Heights received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Sandstone Heights?
Sandstone Heights has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Sandstone Heights have?
Sandstone Heights has 36 certified beds.
Does Sandstone Heights accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Sandstone Heights accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Sandstone Heights located?
Sandstone Heights is located at 440 State Street, Little River, KS, 67457, Little River, Kansas.
How can I contact Sandstone Heights?
You can reach Sandstone Heights by phone at +1 620-897-6266.

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About this data

How to read this page

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Where this data comes from

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