Inspection Reports for Homestead of Hiawatha

KS, 66434

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on October 20, 2025, found the facility in compliance with all regulations and no new deficiencies. However, the prior inspection on October 1, 2025, cited deficiencies related to updating negotiated service agreements and chemical storage safety. Earlier inspections also noted issues with medication labeling, tuberculosis screening, and staff documentation, but these were followed by timely corrections verified in subsequent revisits. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated except for the October 2025 complaint, which led to the cited deficiencies. The facility appears to address identified issues promptly, showing improvement after each inspection with deficiencies.

Deficiencies (last 9 years)

Deficiencies (over 9 years) 1.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

72% better than Kansas average
Kansas average: 6 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
2014
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2022
2024
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 33 residents

Based on a October 2025 inspection.

This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.

Census over time

20 25 30 35 40 May 2017 Dec 2018 Jan 2020 Feb 2024 Oct 2025

Inspection Report

Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 20, 2025

Visit Reason
An offsite revisit survey was conducted on 10/20/25 to verify correction of all previous deficiencies cited on 10/01/25.

Findings
All deficiencies have been corrected as of the compliance date of 10/16/25, and no new noncompliance was found. The facility is in compliance with all regulations surveyed.

Report Facts
Previous deficiencies cited: 1

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Re-Inspection
Census: 33 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Oct 1, 2025

Visit Reason
This document reports the findings of a resurvey with an attached complaint (186031) at an assisted living facility conducted on 09/30/2025-10/01/2025.

Complaint Details
The resurvey was conducted with an attached complaint number 186031.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that negotiated service agreements (NSA) for residents 2 and 3 were revised every 365 days and upon change in condition. Additionally, the facility failed to maintain chemical safety by storing all chemicals in locked areas, as several aerosol cans were found accessible in public bathrooms.

Deficiencies (2)
Failure to revise Negotiated Service Agreements for Residents 2 and 3 every 365 days and upon change in condition.
Failure to ensure all chemicals were stored within locked areas, exposing residents and visitors to potential hazards.
Report Facts
Census: 33 Deficiency sample size: 3 Closed chart review: 1 Number of aerosol cans found: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Heather WilliamsExecutive DirectorNamed in relation to removal of chemicals and conducting staff education on chemical safety.
Jenna McClainSurveyorConducted the community tour identifying chemical safety issues.
Administrative Nurse CInterviewed regarding residents' negotiated service agreements and confirmed deficiencies.
Administrative Staff AConfirmed lack of facility policy regarding negotiated service agreements and chemical storage.
Amber SiebenmorgenWellness DirectorResponsible for reviewing and revising negotiated service agreements and conducting chart audits.

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Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 30, 2025

Visit Reason
This document represents the findings of a resurvey with an attached complaint investigation conducted at the assisted living facility from 09/30/25 to 10/01/25.

Complaint Details
The plan of correction is related to complaint number 186031 attached to the resurvey.
Findings
The document is a plan of correction submitted in response to deficiencies identified during the resurvey and complaint investigation conducted on the specified dates.

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Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 21, 2024

Visit Reason
An offsite revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of all previous deficiencies cited on 2024-02-22.

Findings
All deficiencies have been corrected as of the compliance date of 2024-03-11, and no new noncompliance was found. The facility is in compliance with all regulations surveyed.

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Re-Inspection
Census: 26 Deficiencies: 5 Date: Feb 22, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was a resurvey with a complaint (#182327) at an assisted living facility conducted on 02/21/2024 and 02/22/2024.

Complaint Details
The inspection was triggered by complaint #182327.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to complete a Functional Capacity Screen (FCS) following a significant change in a resident's condition, failure to revise the Negotiated Service Agreement (NSA) accordingly, improper labeling of over-the-counter and prescription medications, and non-compliance with tuberculosis screening guidelines for residents and new employees.

Deficiencies (5)
Failed to ensure designated staff completed a Functional Capacity Screen for resident R101 following a significant change in her ability to walk.
Failed to ensure the Negotiated Service Agreement for resident R101 was revised following a significant change in condition.
Failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist or nurse placed the full name of the resident on the original package of over-the-counter medications for four residents.
Failed to ensure each prescription medication container had a label provided by a dispensing pharmacist affixed to the container.
Failed to ensure compliance with tuberculosis guidelines, including missing annual TB symptom screening for resident R101 and incomplete TB screening documentation for three of five new employees.
Report Facts
Census: 26 Residents with unlabeled OTC medications: 4 Sampled residents: 3 New employee records reviewed: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Nurse BLicensed NurseProvided statements regarding resident R101's condition and need for updated Functional Capacity Screen and Negotiated Service Agreement; also noted missing TB screening documentation.
Certified Nurse Aide FCertified Nurse AideReported resident R101 required staff assistance with ambulation and transfers into wheelchair.
Administrative Staff AAdministrative StaffAcknowledged missing tuberculosis screening documentation for employees and resident.

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Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 21, 2024

Visit Reason
The document is a plan of correction addressing findings from a resurvey conducted with a complaint #182327 at the assisted living facility on 02/21/24 and 02/22/24.

Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, associated with complaint #182327.
Findings
The plan of correction references citations resulting from the resurvey with complaint #182327, but specific findings or deficiencies are not detailed in this document.

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Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 25, 2022

Visit Reason
The visit was a resurvey conducted with complaints 169355, 168575, 168420, 165823, 162308, 171741, and 161907 at the facility.

Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related involving multiple complaints, but no citations were issued.
Findings
The resurvey conducted on 08/24/22 - 08/25/22 resulted in no citations.

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Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 24, 2022

Visit Reason
The document represents the findings of a resurvey with complaints at the facility conducted on 08/24/22 - 08/25/22.

Complaint Details
The resurvey was related to complaints 169355, 168575, 168420, 165823, 162308, 171741, and 161907.
Findings
The resurvey with complaints resulted in no citations.

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Routine
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 11, 2020

Visit Reason
The special infection control survey for COVID-19 was conducted at the facility on 06/11/2020.

Findings
The survey resulted in findings of no deficiency citations.

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Renewal
Census: 32 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jan 8, 2020

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted for re-licensure of the assisted living facility on January 7 and 8, 2020.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure employee records contained supporting documentation from the nurse aide registry and criminal background checks upon hire for 4 certified staff and 1 non-certified staff. Documentation was submitted late or missing, violating staff qualification requirements.

Deficiencies (1)
Employee records lacked supporting documentation from the nurse aide registry and criminal background checks upon hire for certified and non-certified staff.
Report Facts
Census: 32 Certified staff with late or missing documentation: 4 Non-certified staff with late or missing documentation: 1 Days late for KBI check submission: 43 Days late for nurse aide registry check: 64

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Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Jan 16, 2019

Visit Reason
This report documents a revisit inspection to verify that previously reported deficiencies have been corrected and to confirm the dates such corrective actions were accomplished.

Findings
The revisit report confirms that the identified deficiencies related to regulations 26-41-205(h) and 26-41-102(d) have been corrected as of 01/16/2019.

Deficiencies (2)
Deficiency related to regulation 26-41-205(h)
Deficiency related to regulation 26-41-102(d)

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Renewal
Census: 31 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Dec 6, 2018

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a survey for re-licensure with attached complaints at the assisted living facility.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure medications were stored according to manufacturers' recommendations and regulations, and employee records lacked timely documentation of required licensure, registry checks, and criminal background checks upon hire.

Deficiencies (2)
Licensed nurses or medication aides failed to store all medications and biologicals securely and properly according to manufacturer and pharmacy provider recommendations and regulations.
Employee records lacked supporting documentation for licensure, registry checks, and criminal background checks upon hire for multiple certified and licensed staff.
Report Facts
Census: 31 Days after hire for registry and background checks: 43 Days after hire for registry check: 2 Days after hire for nurse license check: 119 Days after hire for registry and background checks: 168 Medication refrigerator temperature: 33.9

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Re-Inspection
Census: 25 Deficiencies: 3 Date: May 24, 2017

Visit Reason
The inspection was a licensure re-survey conducted on 5/22, 5/23, and 5/24/2017 at an assisted living facility to assess compliance with health care service requirements.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure that a licensed nurse provided or coordinated necessary health care services in accordance with functional capacity screenings and negotiated service agreements for three sampled residents. Deficiencies included missing entries in health care service plans for self-administration of medications and treatments, fall interventions, and emergency evacuation assistance.

Deficiencies (3)
Health Care Service Plan (HCSP) lacked entries for self-administration of cough drops and use of a pressure reduction gel cushion for resident #522.
HCSP lacked entry for self-administration of creams and nebulizer treatments for resident #523.
HCSP lacked entries for fall interventions and plan for emergency evacuation assistance for resident #524 who requires assistance of 2 staff at times.
Report Facts
Census: 25 Sampled residents: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
licensed nurse #BInterviewed and confirmed deficiencies related to health care service plans and resident care

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Renewal
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 25, 2016

Visit Reason
The licensure resurvey was conducted as a renewal inspection of the facility.

Findings
The inspection resulted in a finding of no deficiency citations on 2/24/16 and 2/25/16.

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Renewal
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 1, 2014

Visit Reason
The visit was a licensure resurvey at the assisted living facility to assess compliance for renewal of licensure.

Findings
The licensure resurvey conducted on 3/31/14 and 4/01/14 resulted in no deficiency citations.

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