SANDSTONE HEIGHTS
440 STATE STREET, Little River, KS 67457
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 SANDSTONE HEIGHTS Compares
SANDSTONE HEIGHTS is a 36-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Little River, 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 staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (17.2%) is above the Kansas average of 4.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 36 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 71% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 45.8% — worse than the Kansas average of 18.1% (153% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 17.2% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.3% (302% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.2% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.4% (41% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.6% — better than the Kansas average of 22.6% (44% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SANDSTONE HEIGHTS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SANDSTONE HEIGHTS with other nursing homes in Little River.
How is SANDSTONE HEIGHTS 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 is SANDSTONE HEIGHTS doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 45.8% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SANDSTONE HEIGHTS doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 17.2% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SANDSTONE HEIGHTS?
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 SANDSTONE HEIGHTS?
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 Little River
Little River sits in Rice County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.2% 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+
- 1,828 (19.2%)
- Median age
- 39.1 years
- Median household income
- $49,688
- Median home value
- $79,500
Demographics for Rice County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Little River.
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