DOOLEY CENTER
801 S 8TH STREET, Atchison, KS 66002
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
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
Lower is better
Lower is better
How DOOLEY CENTER Compares
DOOLEY CENTER is a 44-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Atchison, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.0%) is below the Kansas average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 44 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Atchison, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.9% — better than the Kansas average of 18.1% (56% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.1% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Kansas average of 4.5% (100% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 297 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DOOLEY CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DOOLEY CENTER with other nursing homes in Atchison.
What keeps DOOLEY CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help DOOLEY CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.9% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help DOOLEY CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.0% here versus 4.5% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How do residents and families raise concerns at DOOLEY CENTER?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
What explains DOOLEY CENTER's rating advantage in Atchison?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at DOOLEY CENTER?
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 Atchison
Atchison sits in Atchison County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 2,766 (17.1%)
- Median age
- 37.1 years
- Median household income
- $50,683
- Median home value
- $108,700
Demographics for Atchison County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Atchison.
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