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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Elmhaven East

(620) 421-1430

About Elmhaven East

ElmHaven East brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Parsons, Kansas with a commitment to recovery and healing. Our team provides specialized medical care and therapy designed to help residents regain independence and return home stronger.

Community at a glance

Capacity

45 residents

Location

Parsons, KS

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

1400 S 15TH STREET, Parsons, Kansas 67357

(620) 421-1430

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on June 10, 2026, state inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Kansas average is 9.5).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 49 minutes with each resident a day, below the Kansas average of 4 hours 4 minutes.

Medicare has not fined Elmhaven East in the last three years.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 49 minutesBelow the Kansas average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day1 hour 13 minutesAbove the Kansas average
Nursing staff who left in the past year67%Above the Kansas average

Inspections

20 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

June 10, 2026 · Standard inspection · 8 citations

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jul 13, 2026
  • Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jul 13, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Jul 13, 2026
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jul 13, 2026
  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jul 13, 2026
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jul 13, 2026
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Jul 13, 2026
  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Jul 13, 2026

April 23, 2025 · Standard inspection · 12 citations

  • Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected May 28, 2025
  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected May 28, 2025
  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 28, 2025
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected May 28, 2025
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 28, 2025
  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected May 28, 2025
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected May 28, 2025
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 28, 2025
  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 28, 2025
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 28, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected May 28, 2025
  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected May 28, 2025

Fines and payment denials

No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Woodworth Enterprises, Inc.
Medicare-certified beds
45
Average residents per day
29
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
August 1, 1997
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
175415

Location

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1400 S 15TH STREETParsons, KS 67357

4 other communities within 10 miles

Senior living near Parsons

Questions about Elmhaven East

How did Elmhaven East do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on June 10, 2026 and cited 8 health deficiencies. The Kansas average is 9.5.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Elmhaven East?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 49 minutes with each resident per day, including 1 hour 13 minutes from registered nurses. 67% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Elmhaven East been fined by Medicare?+

Medicare's records show no fines against Elmhaven East in the last three years.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Parsons Skilled Nursing in Kansas Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026