WATHENA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER

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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 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.7%) 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 57% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Kansas average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.1% — better than the Kansas average of 18.1% (44% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 0.7% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3% (83% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.7% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.5% (47% higher).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.8% — better than the Kansas average of 22.6% (39% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 297 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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