Quick answers
- Where is Fowler Residential Care?
- 401 E 6th, Fowler, KS 67844, in Meade County, Kansas.
- What is the phone number of Fowler Residential Care?
- (620) 646-5215, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Fowler Residential Care?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Fowler Residential Care been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $8,021 and 1 payment denial.
- What did inspectors find at Fowler Residential Care?
- In its last three inspection cycles (August 30, 2021 to February 26, 2025), Medicare lists 9 health citations; the most serious was level J. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (August 30, 2021 to February 26, 2025), Fowler Residential Care had 9 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $8,021 in total (1 fine, the latest on April 30, 2024) and had 1 Medicare payment denial. Nurse staffing is 6.13 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: February 26, 2025 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 26, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0582 Level E
“Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.”
Previous cycle: May 10, 2023 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 10, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0919 Level E
“Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
Earlier cycle: August 30, 2021 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 30, 2021 (standard health inspection); April 30, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level J
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 4 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0756 Level E
“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 E
“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.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0882 Level C
“Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.”
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 (5)
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $8,021 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2024 | Fine | $8,021 |
| April 30, 2024 | Payment denial | from May 17, 2024, 6 days |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
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 | 2.09 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.47 | 0.66 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.58 | 2.74 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 6.13 | 4.13 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.54 | 3.62 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 1.60 | 0.51 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 28.0% | 48.0% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 0.0% | 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.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Fowler Hospital District.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowler Hospital District | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | May 7, 2012 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 20 |
| Average residents per day | 13.5 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Government – hospital district |
| Legal business name | Fowler Hospital District |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2012-05-07 |
| Resident and family councils | None |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 401 E 6th, Fowler, KS 67844 |
| County | Meade County |
| State | Kansas |
| Phone | (620) 646‑5215 |
| CMS Certification Number | 175526 |
| Name in Medicare records | FOWLER RESIDENTIAL CARE |
| 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).
- Meade District Hospital Ltcu dba Lone Tree Retirement10 mi · Meade, KS · 4 of 5 stars
- Minneola District Hospital Ltcu11 mi · Minneola, KS · 1 of 5 stars
- Bethel Home20 mi · Montezuma, KS · 5 of 5 stars
- Sunporch of Dodge City26 mi · Dodge City, KS · 3 of 5 stars
- Kansas Soldiers Home28 mi · Fort Dodge, KS · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Meade District Hospital10 mi · Meade, KS · Critical Access Hospital
- Minneola District Hospital11 mi · Minneola, KS · Critical Access Hospital
- Ashland Health Center26 mi · Ashland, 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