WATHENA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
2112 HIGHWAY 36, Wathena, KS 66090
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How WATHENA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
WATHENA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wathena, 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 rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Kansas average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 60% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.1% — better than the Kansas average of 18.1% (39% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.0% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.4% (37% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.4% — better 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 WATHENA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WATHENA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Wathena.
What practices help WATHENA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.1% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WATHENA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is WATHENA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 60% occupancy across 60 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How do residents and families raise concerns at WATHENA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WATHENA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER?
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 Wathena
Wathena sits in Doniphan 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+
- 1,462 (19.2%)
- Median age
- 41.8 years
- Median household income
- $51,953
- Median home value
- $100,000
Demographics for Doniphan County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wathena.
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