Quick answers
- Where is Onaga Operator, LLC?
- 500 Western Street, Onaga, KS 66521, in Pottawatomie County, Kansas.
- What is the phone number of Onaga Operator, LLC?
- (785) 889-4227, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Onaga Operator, LLC?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Onaga Operator, LLC been fined?
- Medicare lists 3 fines totaling $42,578.
- What did inspectors find at Onaga Operator, LLC?
- In its last three inspection cycles (April 5, 2023 to April 30, 2026), Medicare lists 18 health citations; the most serious was level L. 4 were 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 (April 5, 2023 to April 30, 2026), Onaga Operator, LLC had 18 health citations; the most serious was level L (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 4 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $42,578 in total (3 fines, the latest on July 28, 2025). Nurse staffing is 3.97 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: April 30, 2026 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 30, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0801 Level C
“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.”
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: October 2, 2024 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 2, 2024 (standard health inspection); July 28, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0600 Level J
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 7 less serious citations (levels A to F)
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.”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0623 Level E
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
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.”
F0803 Level D
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
Earlier cycle: April 5, 2023 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 5, 2023 (standard health inspection); December 7, 2023 (complaint investigation); March 13, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0609 Level L
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; widespread (many residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0760 Level J
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
F0604 Level J
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 4 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0582 Level D
“Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
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.”
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 (23)
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0293 Level E
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0345 Level E
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0355 Level E
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0161 Level F
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0351 Level F
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0363 Level F
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0511 Level F
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
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.”
K0916 Level F
“Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0920 Level F
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0354 Level F
“Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0920 Level F
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0161 Level E
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0372 Level E
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0741 Level E
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $42,578 (3 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2025 | Fine | $16,149 |
| March 13, 2024 | Fine | $14,518 |
| December 7, 2023 | Fine | $11,911 |
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 | 0.52 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.33 | 0.66 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.13 | 2.74 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.97 | 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 | 0.42 | 0.51 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 30.0% | 48.0% | 45.3% |
| 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
Part of a group of 29 nursing homes: Mission Health Communities.
Legal business name: Onaga Operator LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (9)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Operator LLC | Direct owner | 100% | February 25, 2015 |
| Barres, LLC | Indirect owner | — | February 26, 2015 |
| T and C Capital Assets, LLC | Indirect owner | — | February 26, 2015 |
| Windward Health Partners LLC | Indirect owner | — | February 26, 2015 |
| Crino, Bryan | Indirect owner | — | February 26, 2015 |
| Feuer, Scott | Indirect owner | — | February 26, 2015 |
| Lindeman, Stuart | Indirect owner | — | February 26, 2015 |
| Passero, Joseph | Indirect owner | — | February 26, 2015 |
| Mission Health Communities, LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | February 26, 2015 |
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 | 45 |
| Average residents per day | 25.2 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Mission Health Communities |
| Legal business name | Onaga Operator LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1992-04-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 500 Western Street, Onaga, KS 66521 |
| County | Pottawatomie County |
| State | Kansas |
| Phone | (785) 889‑4227 |
| CMS Certification Number | 175220 |
| Name in Medicare records | ONAGA OPERATOR, LLC |
| 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).
- Westy Community Care Home15 mi · Westmoreland, KS · 2 of 5 stars
- Eastridge16 mi · Centralia, KS · 2 of 5 stars
- Frankfort Community Care Home19 mi · Frankfort, KS · 2 of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan - Wamego21 mi · Wamego, KS · 4 of 5 stars
- Community Hospital Onaga Ltcu22 mi · St Marys, KS · 5 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Community Hospital, Onaga and St Marys Campus0.3 mi · Onaga, KS · Critical Access Hospital
- Wamego Health Center21 mi · Wamego, KS · Critical Access Hospital
- Holton Community Hospital22 mi · Holton, 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