2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Eskridge Operator LLC is a 60-bed nursing home on Main Street in Eskridge, Kansas, a small rural community. Operated by Eskridge Operator, LLC, and administered by Kathrine “Kc” Locher, it accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to give families multiple pathways to cover short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. The home maintains full occupancy, with an average resident stay of about 348 days, reflecting a mix of rehabilitation stays and residents staying for ongoing skilled nursing support.
Daily nursing care averages 3 hours 33 minutes per resident, with additional oversight from registered nurses spending 29 minutes per day on resident care and nurse aides providing 1 hour 46 minutes of hands-on support. This staffing structure supports a facility focused on meeting residents’ medical and personal care needs in a smaller, community-based setting. The home’s location in Eskridge scores 25 for walkability, indicating that most trips need transportation, typical of rural Kansas communities.
Inspection history shows the facility has tackled identified issues concerning fall prevention, hygiene, and medication management through documented corrective actions.
Families considering Eskridge Operator LLC may want to tour it and talk directly with staff about daily routines, activities, and how the home handles care planning and resident engagement.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 29m per day | |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 18m per day | |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 1h 46m per day | |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 17m per day | |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 1m per day | |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 16m per day |
Higher than the Kansas average: 79.5%Eskridge Operator LLC is legally operated by Eskridge Operator, Llc, and administered by Kathrine "Kc" Locher.
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Kansas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 75 | 100 | This facility has 25% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (75 vs. KS avg 100).↓ 25% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2012.
| 5.4 | 7.1 | This facility has 24% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (5.4 vs. KS avg 7.1).↓ 24% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
15 of 30 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 30 resulted from complaint investigations; and 13 of 30 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
In line with State averageState average: N/A
In line with State averageState average: N/A
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
0% compared with State averageState average ratio: 0 : 0
0% compared with State averageState average: 0 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 6 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
6
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.5 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 7 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
7
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.5 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 18 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
18
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1,176 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 18 | 0 | 18 | 6,371 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 3,001 | 91 | 99% | 11 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,594 | 85 | 92% | 10.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,536 | 85 | 92% | 10.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 533 | 67 | 73% | 6.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 514 | 63 | 68% | 8.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 492 | 61 | 66% | 8.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 467 | 56 | 61% | 8.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 451 | 64 | 70% | 7.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 72 | 43 | 47% | 1.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 25 | 27% | 2.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 18 | 20% | 2.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 15 | 16% | 2.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 32 | 16 | 17% | 1.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 4% | 2.8 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
69% lower than State averageState average: $44K
59% fewer fines than State averageState average: 2.4
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than State averageState average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Feb 26, 2024 · $13K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 26, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.6
18% better than State averageState average: 10.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
10.7
48% better than State averageState average: 20.7
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.8%
49% better than State averageState average: 19.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.6%
45% better than State averageState average: 19.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
11.7%
51% better than State averageState average: 23.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.2%
50% better than State averageState average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
14.6%
214% worse than State averageState average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
43% better than State averageState average: 3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.0%
18% worse than State averageState average: 5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.9%
64% better than State averageState average: 5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
90.5%
434% worse than State averageState average: 16.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
79.0%
14% worse than State averageState average: 91.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.7%
In line with State averageState average: 95.5%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
10% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
2% of new residents, often for short stays.
88% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
59Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Eskridge Operator LLC from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (88% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 1 - 2 years.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from Eskridge's city center to Eskridge Operator LLC's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
| Eskridge Operator LLC | NH AL | Eskridge | - | 60 | - | 25 | - |
| Lexington Park Assisted Living | NH AL IL | Topeka (West Southwest 2) | - | 60 | A+ | 60 | studio / 1 bed |
| Brookdale Rosehill | NH AL | Shawnee | - | 92 | A+ | 54 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Lakeview Village | NH AL IL | Lenexa | - | 184 | A+ | 54 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Colonial Village Overland Park | NH AL IL MC | Overland Park | - | 82 | - | 45 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Eskridge Operator LLC is legally operated by Mich 16 Eskridge Llc, and administered by Kathrine "Kc" Locher.
Eskridge Operator LLC has a walk score of 25. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to KS state health department records, Eskridge Operator LLC's license number is 175455.
Eskridge Operator LLC's occupancy is 100%.
Eskridge Operator LLC is registered as a for-profit in KS.
Kathrine "Kc" Locher is the administrator of Eskridge Operator LLC.
Eskridge Operator LLC has 60 beds.
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