LEGACY AT HERINGTON
2 E ASH STREET, Herington, KS 67449
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Care Quality Indicators
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How LEGACY AT HERINGTON Compares
LEGACY AT HERINGTON is a 45-bed for-profit nursing facility in Herington, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.8%) is below the Kansas average of 4.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 45 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 56% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.9% — worse than the Kansas average of 18.1% (32% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.7% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3% (36% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.8% — better than the Kansas average of 4.4% (37% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LEGACY AT HERINGTON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LEGACY AT HERINGTON with other nursing homes in Herington.
How is LEGACY AT HERINGTON addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is LEGACY AT HERINGTON doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.9% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LEGACY AT HERINGTON 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.
Why is LEGACY AT HERINGTON's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 56% occupancy across 45 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LEGACY AT HERINGTON?
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 LEGACY AT HERINGTON?
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 Herington
Herington sits in Dickinson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.8% 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+
- 3,686 (19.8%)
- Median age
- 41.5 years
- Median household income
- $53,864
- Median home value
- $116,400
Demographics for Dickinson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Herington.
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