NORTH POINT SKILLED NURSING CENTER
908 N PEARL STREET, Paola, KS 66071
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How NORTH POINT SKILLED NURSING CENTER Compares
NORTH POINT SKILLED NURSING CENTER is a 53-bed for-profit nursing facility in Paola, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (14.8%) is above the Kansas average of 4.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 53 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Paola, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.3% — better than the Kansas average of 18.1% (71% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 6.4% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.3% (49% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 14.8% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.4% (237% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 37.4% — worse than the Kansas average of 22.6% (65% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NORTH POINT SKILLED NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NORTH POINT SKILLED NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Paola.
What keeps NORTH POINT SKILLED NURSING 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 NORTH POINT SKILLED NURSING CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.3% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is NORTH POINT SKILLED NURSING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.4% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does NORTH POINT SKILLED NURSING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 53 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NORTH POINT SKILLED NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains NORTH POINT SKILLED NURSING CENTER's rating advantage in Paola?
Its 5-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 Paola
Paola sits in Miami County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 5,821 (17.3%)
- Median age
- 42.9 years
- Median household income
- $75,635
- Median home value
- $212,500
Demographics for Miami County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Paola.
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