Mostly long-term care residents
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.
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.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 75 | 100 | This facility has 25% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas nursing home (75 vs. KS avg 100).↓ 25% better |
State average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
State average 26.9
State average 6.07
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).
State average: 0.9
State average: 0.9
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,176 contractor hours this quarter
| 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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Feb 26, 2024 · $13K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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)
Residents 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.
Historical financial and operational data for Eskridge Operator LLC from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
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.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Eskridge's city center to Eskridge Operator LLC's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the KS Dept. for Aging & Disability Services (KDADS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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$7.3M
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#6 / 143 | $11.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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$11.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
$3.3M
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#6 / 143 | 47.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
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47.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
47.9%
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#118 / 143 | 175181 | ||||
| Brewster Place | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Topeka (South/Southeast 1) | 141
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141
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69
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6.62
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4.63
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26.9
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56
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#124 / 363 | Melissa Reynolds | $20.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$20.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$7.3M
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$13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
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#5 / 143 | 65.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
65.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#112 / 143 | 175044 | ||||
| Regent Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare | NH AL HC IL MC RC SNF | Wichita (Bradford Place) | 84
Facility
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KS AVG
69
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84.6%
KS AVG
76.8
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#82 / 206 | +10% | 5.17
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5.17
KS AVG
4.63
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#37 / 141 | +6% | +12% | $0
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KS AVG
$49.2k
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#1 / 144 | 14
Facility
14
KS AVG
26.9
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#17 / 144 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
KS AVG
6.1
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#44 / 144 | - | 71 | - |
28
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28
KS AVG
46
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$10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$7.3M
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#21 / 143 | $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#35 / 143 | 61.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
61.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#122 / 143 | 175527 | ||||
| Wichita Presbyterian Manor | NH AL IL MC SNF | Wichita (Orchard Park) | 132
Facility
132
KS AVG
69
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34.8%
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34.8%
KS AVG
76.8
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#197 / 206 | -55% | 4.86
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4.86
KS AVG
4.63
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#48 / 141 | +19% | +5% | $0
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$0
KS AVG
$49.2k
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#1 / 144 | 18
Facility
18
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#38 / 144 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#71 / 144 | 1 | 46 | - |
41
Facility
41
KS AVG
46
Rank
#216 / 363 | Wichita Presbyterian Manor | $15.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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$15.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#19 / 143 | $5.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#39 / 143 | 34.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
34.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#130 / 143 | 175301 | ||||
| Eskridge Operator LLC | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Eskridge | 60
Facility
60
KS AVG
69
Rank
#94 / 223 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
KS AVG
76.8
Rank
#1 / 206 | +30% | 3.56
Facility
3.56
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#125 / 141 | -6% | -23% | $13.4k
Facility
$13.4k
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#77 / 144 | 30
Facility
30
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#92 / 144 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#71 / 144 | 1 | 60 | - |
25
Facility
25
KS AVG
46
Rank
#282 / 363 | Eskridge Operator LLC | $4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#119 / 143 | $2.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#81 / 143 | 49.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
49.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#1 / 143 | 175455 |
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%.
No, Eskridge Operator LLC has a no-pet policy.
Eskridge Operator LLC is registered as a for-profit in KS.
Kathrine "Kc" Locher is the administrator of Eskridge Operator LLC.
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