Wheat State Manor - Whitewater, KS
Whitewater, KS 67154
- Nursing Home
- Assisted Living
- Senior Community
- Short Term Care: Rehabilitation, Respite
- Alzheimer's Care
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Hospice
| Category | This Facility | State Average |
|---|---|---|
| Health Issues | 14 | 11 |
| Care Issues | 9 | 6 |
| Fire Safety | 7 | 5 |
No hospitals within 10 miles of this care provider.
Description of Wheat State Manor in Whitewater, KS
Wheat State Manor is a nursing home. The area code (67154) in Kansas, where Wheat State Manor is located in, has an above average safety rating based on recent crime statistics. There are 3 similar care providers within a 10 mile area. It provides medical nursing service for seniors with serious illnesses or disabilities twenty-four hours a day, delivered by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse aids.
Nursing care facilities cater to several types of patients: some patients require short-term rehab while recovering from surgery; others require long-term nursing and medical supervision. In addition, some nursing homes offer specialized care programs for Alzheimer's or other illnesses, or short-term respite care for frail or disabled persons when a family member requires a rest from providing care in the home. Please note that you can help compare nursing homes by looking at the Medicare ratings of a given facility (Medicare has a 5-star rating system for comparing nursing homes). There are various ways for paying for care in a nursing home. Make sure you know your loved one's Medicare and Medicaid eligibility, and understand how you can use tools like long term care insurance to pay for nursing home care.
Also, Wheat State Manor is an assisted living facility. Assisted living facilities are an apartment-style habitat designed to focus on providing assistance with daily living activities. They provide a higher level of service for the elderly which can include preparing meals, housekeeping, medication assistance, laundry, and also do regular check-in's on the residents. Basically, they are designed to bridge the gap between independent living and nursing home facilities. When thinking about how to pay for care, assisted living facilities are generally less expensive than nursing homes, if assisted living is a viable option for your loved one.
Also, Wheat State Manor is a Senior Community. Senior communities are for seniors who can take care of themselves. It is often a set of apartments in a variety of sizes from studios to large two bedrooms, where seniors live independently, but may receive additional services like transportation, pools, a convenience store, bank, barber/beauty shop, resident laundry, housekeeping, and security, are all services and amenities that may be provided there.
Also, Wheat State Manor facility provides Alzheimer's care. This means it has special safeguards for wandering seniors, and caregivers are trained in handling dementia behaviors.
Also, Wheat State Manor care provider provides hospice care. Hospice care is an infusion of home care and facility care provided to benefit terminally ill patients and support their families through their tough times.
Also, Wheat State Manor is a skilled nursing facility (SNF). It is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing care and related services for residents who require medical or nursing care; or rehabilitation services for the rehabilitation of injured, disabled, or sick persons.
Skilled nursing facilities cater to patients who either need short-term rehab while recovering from surgery; or require long-term nursing and medical supervision. Skilled Nursing facilities are very often associated with area hospitals.
More information from Wheat State Manor:
" We are a 122 bed facility located in the heart of Bullitt County providing long-term care and short-term rehab from hospital to home. We are a small community facility offering a loving, home environment to our residents and their families."
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User Reviews for Wheat State Manor in Whitewater, KS
This nursing home and assisted living facility, is not located in a hospital or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of February 2010, the medicare rating for Wheat State Manor, was 4 stars, which is a better rating than 84% of nursing homes in Kansas.
We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Wheat State Manor with other senior care providers in Kansas. When compare to the state averages for staffing, the number of registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day is about average; Certified nursing assistant (CNA) hours per resident per day is higher than average; The number of licensed practical (LPN) or vocational nurse hours per resident per day is about average. The most recent health inspection was on 08/26/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Kansas, it is more likely for residents that the need for help with daily activities would increase over time, to have a catheter inserted and left, to be physically restrained, and to have a urinary tract infection for high-risk residents to have pressure sores.
To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here
This nursing home and assisted living facility, is not located in a hospital or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of February 2010, the medicare rating for Wheat State Manor, was 4 stars, which is a better rating than 84% of nursing homes in Kansas.
We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Wheat State Manor with other senior care providers in Kansas. When compare to the state averages for staffing, the number of registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day is about average; Certified nursing assistant (CNA) hours per resident per day is higher than average; The number of licensed practical (LPN) or vocational nurse hours per resident per day is about average. The most recent health inspection was on 08/26/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Kansas, it is more likely for residents that the need for help with daily activities would increase over time, to have a catheter inserted and left, to be physically restrained, and to have a urinary tract infection for high-risk residents to have pressure sores.
To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here
Wheat State Manor Details
- Family Members Able to Join at Mealtime
- Family Members Able to Participate in Care Plan
- Specialty Trained Staff
- Safe Wandering Areas
- Regular Assessments by Interdisciplinary Staff
- Environment That is Easy to Navigate
- Daily Planned Recreational and Social Activities
- Activities Tailored to Residents’ Abilities
- 24 Hour Controlled Access
- 24 Hour Up and Awake Staff
- Door Alarms (for exit seekers)
- Emergency In-Room Call System
- Fire Sprinkler System
- Guest Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control Thermostat
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Diet
- Oral Medication
- Insulin Injection Staff-Administered
- Dental Care
- Eye Care
- Mental Health Counseling
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Restorative Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Hits, Kicks, or Acts Physically Aggressive
- Yells, Curses, or Acts Verbally Aggressive
- Does Not Sleep Through the Night
- Becomes Disoriented (e.g. Sundown Syndrome)
- Paces or Rummages Habitually
- Seeks exit or Tries to Leave
- Wanders
- Needs Prompting for Their Personal Care
- Activities of Daily Living (bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, etc.)
- Catheter Management
- Foot Care
- Sitting, Standing, Walking
- Toileting
- Medication Management
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Breathing Support with Oxygen
- Broken Bones
- Cancer
- Colostomy or Urostomy
- Depression
- Developmental Disabilities
- Emphysema or Other Lung Disease (COPD)
- Heart Disease or Heart Failure
- Immune Deficiency
- Management of an I.V.
- Management of a Feeding Tube
- Monitored Intake of Food and Liquids
- Osteoporosis
- Stroke
- Tendency To Fall
- Severe Brain Injury
- Ethnic Meals
- Gluten-Free
- Kosher Meals
- Low Sugar
- Low Sodium
- Vegetarian
- Activity Director
- Beautician/Barber
- Computer/Internet Access
- Designated Family Visiting Area
- Guest Dining
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Room(s)
- Laundry Service
- Maintenance Director
- Restaurant Style
- Room Service as Needed
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snack
Community Profile for 67154 in Whitewater, KS
Annual Crime Occurrences
| 67154 | Avg. | |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Property Crimes | 2 | 3 |
Weather Conditions
| Average High Temperature | 93.1° F |
|---|---|
| Average Low Temperature | 20° F |
| Rainy Days | 20% |
| Average Rainfall | 33.2 inches |
| Average Snowfall | 13.7 inches |
Religions
| Percent Religious | 48.82% |
|---|---|
| Protestant | 26.00% |
| Baptist | 14.06% |
| Catholic | 11.07% |
| Other Christian | 10.93% |
| Methodist | 7.42% |
| Pentecostal | 2.21% |
| All Other | 3.16% |
General Environment
| Provided By EPA; Closer to 100 is better | |
| Air Quality | 42 / 100 |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | 60 / 100 |
| Superfund Sites | 90 / 100 |
| Physicians per 100k | 87.5 |
People
| Male Population | 49.61% |
|---|---|
| Female Population | 50.39% |
| Median Age | 40 Years |
| Average Individual Income | $25,436 |
| Average Household Income | $58,269 |
| Population Change | 3.97% |
Cost of Living
| Compared to the National Average | |
| Overall | 17% Below |
|---|---|
| Cost of Food | 3% Below |
| Utilities | 7% Above |
| Miscellaneous | 1% Above |
Race
| White | 96.7% |
|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.5% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
Education
| High School Graduate | 89.10% |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 5.95% |
| Undergraduate Degree | 12.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 6.79% |
Please Note
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