DIVERSICARE OF COUNCIL GROVE
400 SUNSET DRIVE, Council Grove, KS 66846
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How DIVERSICARE OF COUNCIL GROVE Compares
DIVERSICARE OF COUNCIL GROVE is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Council Grove, 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 quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.1%) is above the Kansas average of 4.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.8% — worse than the Kansas average of 18.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 7.1% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.3% (67% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the Kansas average of 4.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 11.0% — better than the Kansas average of 22.6% (51% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DIVERSICARE OF COUNCIL GROVE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DIVERSICARE OF COUNCIL GROVE with other nursing homes in Council Grove.
How is DIVERSICARE OF COUNCIL GROVE 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 is DIVERSICARE OF COUNCIL GROVE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.1% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help DIVERSICARE OF COUNCIL GROVE keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.5% here versus 4.4% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DIVERSICARE OF COUNCIL GROVE?
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 DIVERSICARE OF COUNCIL GROVE?
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 Council Grove
Council Grove sits in Morris County, where adults 65 and older make up about 24.5% 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+
- 1,362 (24.5%)
- Median age
- 46.7 years
- Median household income
- $52,792
- Median home value
- $94,400
Demographics for Morris County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Council Grove.
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