DAWSON PLACE
208 W PROUT STREET, Hill City, KS 67642
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How DAWSON PLACE Compares
DAWSON PLACE is a 36-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Hill City, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (7.3%) is below the Kansas average of 18.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 36 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.3% — better than the Kansas average of 18.1% (59% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.8% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.3% (37% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.5% — better than the Kansas average of 4.4% (44% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DAWSON PLACE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DAWSON PLACE with other nursing homes in Hill City.
How is DAWSON PLACE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help DAWSON PLACE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.3% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is DAWSON PLACE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.8% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does DAWSON PLACE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 36 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DAWSON PLACE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at DAWSON PLACE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Hill City
Hill City sits in Graham County, where adults 65 and older make up about 27.6% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 681 (27.6%)
- Median age
- 49.3 years
- Median household income
- $40,890
- Median home value
- $77,500
Demographics for Graham County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hill City.
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