KANSAS SOLDIERS HOME
200 CUSTER, UNIT 98, Fort Dodge, KS 67801
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
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How KANSAS SOLDIERS HOME Compares
KANSAS SOLDIERS HOME is a 56-bed government-owned nursing facility in Fort Dodge, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Kansas average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.3%) is above the Kansas average of 4.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 56 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.3% — better than the Kansas average of 18.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.7% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3% (37% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.3% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.4% (135% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask KANSAS SOLDIERS HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing KANSAS SOLDIERS HOME with other nursing homes in Fort Dodge.
How is KANSAS SOLDIERS HOME 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 KANSAS SOLDIERS HOME keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.3% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help KANSAS SOLDIERS HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.7% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at KANSAS SOLDIERS HOME?
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 KANSAS SOLDIERS HOME?
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 Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge sits in Ford County, where adults 65 and older make up about 10.9% of the population — a lower 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+
- 3,662 (10.9%)
- Median age
- 32.5 years
- Median household income
- $53,743
- Median home value
- $109,800
Demographics for Ford County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fort Dodge.
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