Quick answers
- Where is Dawson Place?
- 208 W Prout Street, Hill City, KS 67642, in Graham County, Kansas.
- What is the phone number of Dawson Place?
- (785) 421-3414, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Dawson Place?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Dawson Place been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Dawson Place.
- What did inspectors find at Dawson Place?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 13, 2022 to October 22, 2025), Medicare lists 35 health citations; the most serious was level G. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (October 13, 2022 to October 22, 2025), Dawson Place had 35 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.78 hours per resident per day; the Kansas average is 4.13 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: October 22, 2025 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 22, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 9 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0725 Level F
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0801 Level F
“Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0605 Level D
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0851 Level C
“Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.”
Previous cycle: July 10, 2024 — 12 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 10, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 12 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0726 Level F
“Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.”
F0801 Level F
“Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0730 Level D
“Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0758 Level D
“Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.”
F0849 Level D
“Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.”
F0881 Level D
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0883 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0908 Level C
“Keep all essential equipment working safely.”
Earlier cycle: October 13, 2022 — 14 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 13, 2022 (standard health inspection); July 10, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0692 Level G
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 13 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0867 Level F
“Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.”
F0578 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0623 Level D
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0712 Level D
“Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.”
F0726 Level D
“Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.”
F0744 Level D
“Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
F0732 Level C
“Post nurse staffing information every day.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (27)
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0372 Level E
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0761 Level E
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0753 Level D
“Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0372 Level E
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0511 Level E
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0291 Level F
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0372 Level F
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0901 Level F
“Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0511 Level E
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Kansas | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.50 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.54 | 0.66 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.74 | 2.74 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.78 | 4.13 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.44 | 3.62 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.39 | 0.51 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 40.0% | 48.0% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 57.1% | 42.6% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 36 |
| Average residents per day | 33.9 |
| Takes part in | Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – other |
| Legal business name | Legal Business Name Not Available |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1976-07-06 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 208 W Prout Street, Hill City, KS 67642 |
| County | Graham County |
| State | Kansas |
| Phone | (785) 421‑3414 |
| CMS Certification Number | 17E451 |
| Name in Medicare records | DAWSON PLACE |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Sheridan County Hospital Ltcu17 mi · Hoxie, KS · 4 of 5 stars
- Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu24 mi · Wakeeney, KS · 4 of 5 stars
- Logan Manor Community Health Services25 mi · Logan, KS · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Graham County Hospital0.1 mi · Hill City, KS · Critical Access Hospital
- Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital24 mi · Wakeeney, KS · Critical Access Hospital
- Gove County Medical Center30 mi · Quinter, KS · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13