# F W Huston Medical Center

F W Huston Medical Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing home (Nursing facility · Medicaid only) in Winchester, KS, CMS Certification Number 17E294, with 38 certified beds and about 39 residents per day. CMS rates it 3/5 overall (health inspections 3/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 2/5).

## Key facts
- Status: Active CMS certification
- Address: 408 Delaware Street, Winchester, KS 66097 (Jefferson County)
- Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation

- Operator (legal business name): not published
- CMS chain: not part of a CMS-reported chain

- Phone: 9137744340
- Medicare Care Compare: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/17E294

## Inspection record
6 inspections in the CMS window (latest 2025-08-12); 50 citations (20 health, 30 fire safety); 0 at actual harm and 1 at immediate jeopardy; 0 without a verified correction at last report. CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years; no citation in that window is not proof of a clean history.
- 2022-03-03 — [K-0222](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0222) Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. — scope/severity L (Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety); Corrected
- 2025-08-12 — [K-0321](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0321) Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-08-12 — [K-0345](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0345) Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-08-12 — [K-0353](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0353) Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. — scope/severity F (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-08-12 — [K-0363](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0363) Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-08-12 — [K-0511](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0511) Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-08-12 — [K-0712](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0712) Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-08-12 — [K-0918](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0918) Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. — scope/severity F (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-08-12 — [K-0920](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0920) Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-08-12 — [F-0628](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0628) Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-08-12 — [F-0677](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0677) Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-08-12 — [F-0689](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0689) Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2025-08-12 — [F-0761](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0761) 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. — scope/severity F (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-08-12 — [F-0812](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0812) Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. — scope/severity F (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-08-12 — [F-0868](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0868) Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly — scope/severity F (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-08-12 — [F-0883](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0883) Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2023-10-18 — [K-0345](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0345) Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. — scope/severity F (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2023-10-18 — [K-0353](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0353) Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2023-10-18 — [K-0511](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0511) Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2023-10-18 — [K-0712](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0712) Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. — scope/severity F (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- …and 30 more on the source page.

## Penalties
No fines or payment denials in the CMS penalties file (about the last three years).

## Staffing (PBJ, hours per resident per day)
- Total nurse: 3.39727 (state avg 4.13135, US 3.90085)
- RN: 0.41145
- Nursing staff turnover: 48.8%

## Nearby nursing homes
- [Nortonville Health Care Center](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-175323) — 11 km, CMS overall 1/5
- [Heritage Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-175333) — 12.8 km, CMS overall 3/5
- [Easton Health Care Center](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-175411) — 13 km, CMS overall 1/5

## Sources
- cms_provider_info: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/4pq5-n9py/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=17E294&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_ownership: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/y2hd-n93e/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=17E294&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_health_deficiencies: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/r5ix-sfxw/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=17E294&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_fire_safety_deficiencies: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/ifjz-ge4w/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=17E294&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_penalties: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/g6vv-u9sr/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=17E294&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_inspection_dates: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/svdt-c123/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=17E294&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D

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Source page: https://carefield.site/facility/cms-17e294 · Carefield — Senior Care Intelligence. Facts come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes). Missing data never means no issue exists.