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Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 175566

GRAND PLAINS SKILLED NURSING BY AMERICARE

PRATT, Kansas · Medicare and Medicaid

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 53

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Finances, as filed

From this facility’s Medicare cost reports on form CMS-2540, each figure with the worksheet, line and column it was read from.

Cost report for January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on August 29, 2025.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2024
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$5,760,835CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Net patient revenue$5,760,835CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$5,144,085CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients$616,750CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$821CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income$617,571CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: $617,571 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2024
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components45CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Bed days available, all components16,470CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 200
Medicare (Title XVIII) patient days1,691CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 400
Medicaid (Title XIX) patient days13,549CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 500
Other-payer patient days3,865CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 600
Total patient days, all components19,105CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Medicare discharges46CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 900
Medicaid discharges18CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1000
Other-payer discharges23CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1100
Total discharges, all components87CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days36.76CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days752.72CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days219.6CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1436868, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2024.zip.

Fiscal year 2023, ended December 31, 2023

Cost report for January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on April 30, 2025.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2023
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$4,750,165CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Net patient revenue$4,750,165CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$4,520,993CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients$229,172CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$35,895CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income$265,067CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: $265,067 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2023
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components45CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components15,374CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components92CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days47.98CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days442.95CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days167.11CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1421812, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2023.zip.

Fiscal year 2022, ended December 31, 2022

Cost report for January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on September 20, 2023.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2022
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$4,150,203CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Net patient revenue$4,150,203CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$4,227,979CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$77,776CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$5,573CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income−$72,203CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$72,996 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2022
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components45CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components13,682CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components90CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days40.61CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days745.27CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days152.02CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1365061, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2022.zip.

Fiscal year 2021, ended December 31, 2021

Cost report for January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on September 30, 2022.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2021
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$2,911,663CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Net patient revenue$2,911,663CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$4,229,351CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$1,317,688CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Net income after other income−$1,317,688CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$1,317,688 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2021
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components45CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components10,015CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components98CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days32.73CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days398.71CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days102.19CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1334669, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2021.zip.

Fiscal year 2020, ended December 31, 2020

Cost report for October 19, 2020 to December 31, 2020 — a reporting period of 73 days, not a full year, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on November 30, 2021.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2020
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$360,612CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Net patient revenue$360,612CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$1,016,226CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$655,614CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Net income after other income−$655,614CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$655,614 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2020
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components45CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components1,769CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components12CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days50.6CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days179.33CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days147.42CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1305683, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2021.zip.

Nurse staffing

Nurse staffing hours from the Payroll-Based Journal, quarter by quarter, are on this facility’s staffing page, each quarter with the file it came from.

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Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).

Owner or managerRoleTypeOwnership percentageAssociation
HWJ LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%since 07/17/2018
FORD, JULIANNA5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 07/17/2018
GRAND PLAINS SKILLED NURSING LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 08/11/2020
MONTGOMERY, HENLEY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 07/17/2018
MONTGOMERY, WILLIAM5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 07/17/2018
SCHADE, KYLECONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/01/2021
REIKER, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/17/2018
SCHADE, KYLECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/01/2021
AMERICARE SYSTEMS, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/11/2020
CROSSON, CLAYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/11/2020
TOWNS, BETHW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/10/2015

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of AMERICARE AT GRAND PLAINS SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION LLC (enrollment ID O20201109001526).

CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.

OwnerIndividual or organizationRoleOwnership percentageAssociation dateDescribed in the filing as
HWJ LLCOrganization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST1007/17/2018
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
GRAND PLAINS SKILLED NURSING LLCOrganization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST1008/11/2020
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
HENLEY MONTGOMERYIndividual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST33.37/17/2018
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JULIANNA FORDIndividual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST33.37/17/2018
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
WILLIAM MONTGOMERYIndividual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST33.37/17/2018
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
KYLE SCHADEIndividualCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE03/1/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JAMES EDWARD REIKERIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER07/17/2018
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
KYLE SCHADEIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER03/1/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
AMERICARE SYSTEMS, INC.OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing8/11/2020
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
CLAY CROSSONIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL08/11/2020
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
BETH TOWNSIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE012/10/2015
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS

Changes in ownership

No change in ownership appears in the CMS files on record since September 20, 2022.

Recent changes on this record

  • August 29, 2025: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2024, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2024.zip
  • April 30, 2025: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2023, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2023.zip
  • September 20, 2023: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2022, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2022.zip
  • September 30, 2022: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2021, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2021.zip
  • November 30, 2021: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2020, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2021.zip

Inspections

Inspection cycleHealth inspectionFire safety inspectionHealth deficienciesFire safety deficiencies
1March 13, 2025March 13, 2025815
2June 27, 2023June 27, 202354
3March 3, 2022March 3, 2022412

From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Deficiencies cited

17 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
Inspection dateInspection typeTagCategoryWhat was citedScope and severityComplaintCorrectedCorrection date
October 1, 2025HealthF 0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 25, 2025
October 1, 2025HealthF 0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 25, 2025
October 1, 2025HealthF 0610Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 25, 2025
March 13, 2025HealthF 0550Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 10, 2025
March 13, 2025HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 10, 2025
March 13, 2025HealthF 0814Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesDispose of garbage and refuse properly.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 10, 2025
March 13, 2025HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 10, 2025
March 13, 2025HealthF 0908Environmental DeficienciesKeep all essential equipment working safely.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 10, 2025
June 27, 2023HealthF 0576Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.CNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 26, 2023
June 27, 2023HealthF 0582Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 26, 2023
June 27, 2023HealthF 0657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 26, 2023
June 27, 2023HealthF 0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 26, 2023
June 27, 2023HealthF 0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 26, 2023
March 3, 2022HealthF 0550Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 1, 2022
March 3, 2022HealthF 0623Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 1, 2022
March 3, 2022HealthF 0661Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 1, 2022
March 3, 2022HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 1, 2022

From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Penalties

Penalty dateTypeFine amountPayment denial beganPayment denial, daysFine ID
October 1, 2025Fine$14,352137952

From the Care Compare penalties file NH_Penalties_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Care Compare provider information

FieldAs filed
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Ownership TypeFor profit - Limited Liability company
Legal Business NameAMERICARE AT GRAND PLAINS SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION LLC
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services2020-10-19
Provider Resides in HospitalN
Continuing Care Retirement CommunityN
UrbanN
County/ParishPratt
Telephone Number6203309850
Chain NameAMERICARE SENIOR LIVING
Chain ID34
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN
With a Resident and Family CouncilResident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Number of Certified Beds53
Average Number of Residents per Day44.1
Overall Rating2
Health Inspection Rating2
QM Rating2
Long-Stay QM Rating3
Short-Stay QM Rating2
Processing Date2026-08-01

From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Aug2026.csv, processed on August 1, 2026.

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