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ROCK CREEK OF OTTAWA Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (OTTAWA, Kansas)

1100 W 15TH STREET, OTTAWA, Kansas 66067

Phone: 7852425399

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
75
Avg Residents/Day
74.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Franklin
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing2/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityKansas AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.550.73-0.18
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.534.13-0.60
CMS Staffing Rating2/53.5/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover53.7%48%-

Health Citation History

28 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-01-27Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2025-01-30Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-29Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-29Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-29Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-09Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-09Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

20 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-01-30Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-29Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-29Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-29Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-29Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-29Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-29Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-09Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-09Smoke DeficienciesProperly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-09Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-09Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-09Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-09Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-09Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-09Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper storage of liquid oxygen.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-09Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$8,278
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2026-01-27Fine$8,278-

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