LEGACY AT HERINGTON — Nursing Home in HERINGTON, KS
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 45 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 29.3 |
| CMS Certification Number | 175490 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.13 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.55 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
LEGACY AT HERINGTON had 14 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (October 31, 2024).
Inspection Findings — October 31, 2024
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — November 17, 2024
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Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Level D)Corrected — November 17, 2024
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Level D)Corrected — November 17, 2024
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — November 17, 2024
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Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (Level D)Corrected — November 17, 2024
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Post nurse staffing information every day. (Level C)Corrected — November 17, 2024
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Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (Level D)Corrected — November 17, 2024
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Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Level D)Corrected — November 17, 2024
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Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. (Level D)Corrected — November 17, 2024
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Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (Level D)Corrected — November 17, 2024
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — November 17, 2024
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Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. (Level F)Corrected — November 17, 2024
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Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (Level F)Corrected — November 17, 2024
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level D)Corrected — November 17, 2024
Legacy at Herington is a 45-bed nursing home in Herington, Kansas. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident day, below the Kansas average of 4.1. Its most recent inspection, in October 2024, cited 14 deficiencies, none of them severe.
Being a small facility could mean more familiar staff and a more home-like setting for residents. However, the most recent inspection raised several deficiencies involving resident rights, care planning and basic daily care, so it would be important to ask what specific corrective actions and oversight have been implemented to address those issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LEGACY AT HERINGTON Medicare and Medicaid certified?
LEGACY AT HERINGTON is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is LEGACY AT HERINGTON's CMS star rating?
LEGACY AT HERINGTON has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at LEGACY AT HERINGTON?
LEGACY AT HERINGTON reports 4.13168 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has LEGACY AT HERINGTON had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, LEGACY AT HERINGTON had 14 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does LEGACY AT HERINGTON have?
LEGACY AT HERINGTON has 45 certified beds.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.