NORTONVILLE HEALTH CARE CENTER
412 E WALNUT ST, Nortonville, KS 66060
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How NORTONVILLE HEALTH CARE CENTER Compares
NORTONVILLE HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 45-bed for-profit nursing facility in Nortonville, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (37.5%) is above the Kansas average of 18.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 45 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 69% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 37.5% — worse than the Kansas average of 18.1% (107% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3% (44% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.3% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.4% (88% higher).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NORTONVILLE HEALTH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NORTONVILLE HEALTH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Nortonville.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for NORTONVILLE HEALTH CARE CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is NORTONVILLE HEALTH CARE CENTER 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 NORTONVILLE HEALTH CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 37.5% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help NORTONVILLE HEALTH CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.4% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is NORTONVILLE HEALTH CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 69% 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 NORTONVILLE HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Nortonville
Nortonville sits in Jefferson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 3,605 (19.0%)
- Median age
- 43.9 years
- Median household income
- $67,429
- Median home value
- $163,400
Demographics for Jefferson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Nortonville.
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