THE CEDARS
1021 CEDARS DRIVE, Mcpherson, KS 67460
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 THE CEDARS Compares
THE CEDARS is a 54-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Mcpherson, 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 health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (6.3%) is above the Kansas average of 4.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 54 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 71% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Mcpherson, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.8% — worse than the Kansas average of 18.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.3% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.4% (44% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.9% — worse than the Kansas average of 22.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THE CEDARS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE CEDARS with other nursing homes in Mcpherson.
How is THE CEDARS addressing its staffing levels 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 THE CEDARS doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.3% here versus 4.4% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE CEDARS?
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 THE CEDARS?
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 Mcpherson
Mcpherson sits in McPherson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 5,640 (19.7%)
- Median age
- 40.7 years
- Median household income
- $59,928
- Median home value
- $154,700
Demographics for McPherson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mcpherson.
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