FLINT HILLS CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
1620 WHEELER STREET, Emporia, KS 66801
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How FLINT HILLS CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
FLINT HILLS CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 50-bed for-profit nursing facility in Emporia, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (3.7%) is below the Kansas average of 18.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 50 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Emporia, the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 3.7% — better than the Kansas average of 18.1% (79% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3% (41% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.3% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.4% (65% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 10.9% — better than the Kansas average of 22.6% (52% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask FLINT HILLS CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FLINT HILLS CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Emporia.
How is FLINT HILLS CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its staffing levels 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 FLINT HILLS CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 3.7% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help FLINT HILLS CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.5% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does FLINT HILLS CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 50 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at FLINT HILLS CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains FLINT HILLS CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER's rating advantage in Emporia?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Emporia
Emporia sits in Lyon County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.2% 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+
- 5,043 (15.2%)
- Median age
- 33.8 years
- Median household income
- $50,141
- Median home value
- $113,700
Demographics for Lyon County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Emporia.
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