Eskridge Operator 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 may want to tour it and talk directly with staff about daily routines, activities, and how the home handles care planning and resident engagement.
