The Autumn Place
Nursing Home · Kansas, KS

The Autumn Place

Nursing Home · Kansas, KS

Overview of The Autumn Place

The Autumn Place specializes in providing exceptional care to residents with all the amenities of home. It offers assisted living, residential care, memory care, and independent living apartments. The facility emphasizes quality of life and a nurturing environment for its residents.
(620) 429-1011
Bed community size
40-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
30 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 45 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
33%
Lower than the Kansas average: 79.5%
Occupied beds
13 / 40
Average residents per home in Kansas 50 per day

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Health Care Facility
CountyCherokee

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Autumn Place is administrated by Carrie Homer.

Owner NameAutumn Place Of Columbus LLC

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactDonna Carson

Additional Services

1 service
Residential Care

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Inspection History

In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.

Since 2015 · 11 years of data 30 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.

Since 2015 vs. Kansas state average
Overall vs. KS average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Kansas average:
• Total deficiencies (70% below)
• Deficiencies per year (70% below)
Latest Inspection November 13, 2024

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityKS Averagevs. KS Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 30100 This facility has 70% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas nursing home (30 vs. KS avg 100).↓ 70% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2015. 2.79.1 This facility has 70% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas nursing home (2.7 vs. KS avg 9.1).↓ 70% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on September 16, 2024, found no deficiencies and confirmed that all previous issues were corrected. Earlier inspections showed some deficiencies related mainly to documentation of incidents, failure to report an allegation of abuse promptly, and emergency preparedness training. Prior reports also noted issues with medication regimen reviews, infection control during the COVID-19 pandemic, and coordination of health care services. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, except for one substantiated case involving failure to report an abuse allegation and incomplete resident documentation. The facility appears to have addressed prior deficiencies, showing improvement in recent inspections.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Kansas

The Autumn Place is located in COLUMBUS, Kansas.
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Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+
General Kansas resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home- level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Requires care level assessment.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

Age 60+
General Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
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Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Homemaker services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Kansas resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
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Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kansas resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
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11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Kansas resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Autumn Place

Who is the owner of The Autumn Place?

The legal owner and operator of The Autumn Place is Autumn Place Of Columbus Llc.

Is The Autumn Place in a walkable area?

The Autumn Place has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at The Autumn Place?

The Autumn Place's occupancy is 33%.

Who is the administrator of The Autumn Place?

Carrie Homer is the administrator of The Autumn Place.

How many beds does The Autumn Place have?

The Autumn Place has 40 beds.

Are there photos of The Autumn Place?

Yes — there is 1 photo of The Autumn Place in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Autumn Place?

The Autumn Place is located at 311 S. EAST AVENUE.

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