DOOLEY CENTER

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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 3.0 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 May 4, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 297 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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