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SANDSTONE HEIGHTS NURSING HOME
NPI 1932194982
Assisted Living Facility in Little River, KS

Active since September 15, 2005CLIA 17D0452483 · Waiver
1/5
Overall Rating
440 STATE ST, LITTLE RIVER, KS 67457(620) 897-6266(620) 897-6262 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 19, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Sandstone Heights Nursing Home NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SANDSTONE HEIGHTS NURSING HOME (NPI 1932194982) is a healthcare organization registered as an assisted living facility in Little River, Kansas and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 31, 2026 and lists Karen I Halbert, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932194982
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy310400000X
Legal Business NameRICE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 2
Location Address440 STATE STLittle River, KS 67457-9158
Mailing Address440 State StLittle River, KS 67457-0000 · (620) 897-6266 · Fax (620) 897-6262
Phone(620) 897-6266
Fax(620) 897-6262
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKaren I HalbertAdministrator · (620) 897-6266
Enumeration DateSeptember 15, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 19, 2008
✔ NPI 1932194982 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAssisted Living FacilityNursing & Custodial Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code310400000X
License✔ Licensed in KS · N080002
Definition
A facility providing supportive services to individuals who can function independently in most areas of activity, but need assistance and/or monitoring to assure safety and well being.
440 STATE ST, Little River, KS 67457
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsSandstone Heights Nursing Home

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1042756601KS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc..Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 17D0452483

Sandstone Heights Nursing Home · Little River, KS
Active · expires Aug 31, 2026
CLIA Number17D0452483
Laboratory TypeSkilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facility
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorHolly Meier
Laboratory Phone(620) 897-6266
Laboratory LocationSandstone Heights Nursing Home440 State St, Little River, KS 67457
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Nursing Home Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, staffing and inspection history for Sandstone Heights (CMS certification number 175509), from CMS Care Compare.

Sandstone Heights

Nursing home · Little River, KS
1/5 CMS Overall Rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital district
CMS Certification Number175509
Certified Beds36 beds27 residents per day on average
Medicare & Medicaid Participant SinceOctober 1, 2008
Resident & Family CouncilResident council
Automatic sprinkler system

CMS Star Ratings

Quality Measures
Based on a select set of clinical quality measures.
1/5
Long-Stay Quality
Quality of care delivered to long-term residents.
1/5
Staffing
Based on nursing staff hours relative to resident needs.
4/5
Weighted Health Inspection Score
Lower scores are better; the score summarizes deficiencies found on recent inspections.
112.5
Ratings are assigned by CMS on a one-to-five star scale; five is the highest. Categories without a current CMS rating are not shown.

Staffing & Turnover

Total Nurse Staffing
nurse aide 2.74 · LPN 0.4 · RN 0.98
4.12 hrs per resident per day
Weekend Nurse Staffing
3.36 hrs per resident per day
Physical Therapist Staffing
0.02 hrs per resident per day
Nursing Staff Turnover
Share of nursing staff who left the facility within the past year.
60%
Registered Nurse Turnover
14.3%
Administrators Who Have Left
In the past year.
0
Higher staffing hours generally allow more direct care time per resident.

Inspections & Enforcement

CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse flag, indicating a citation for abuse or neglect on a recent inspection report.
Facility-Reported Incidents
1
Substantiated Complaints
0
Fines
0
Medicare Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0
Counts come from CMS inspections and complaint investigations over approximately the past three years. CMS Care Compare data as of October 1, 2024.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MELANIE RENKEN
Physical Therapy Assistant
440 STATE ST
LITTLE RIVER, KS 67457
Rice County (620) 897-6266

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Rice County Hospital District No 2's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rice County Hospital District No 2 is 1932194982. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 15, 2005. The provider is doing business as Sandstone Heights Nursing Home.

Where is Rice County Hospital District No 2 located?

Rice County Hospital District No 2 is located at 440 State St, Little River, KS 67457. The listed phone number is (620) 897-6266.

What is Rice County Hospital District No 2's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Assisted Living Facility with taxonomy code 310400000X.

Does Rice County Hospital District No 2 hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 17D0452483) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Rice County Hospital District No 2 a Medicare-certified nursing home?

Yes. Sandstone Heights is a Medicare-certified nursing home with 36 certified beds.

What quality rating does Rice County Hospital District No 2 have?

CMS rates Sandstone Heights 1 out of 5 stars overall on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Nursing Home Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does Rice County Hospital District No 2 accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. list Rice County Hospital District No 2 as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rice County Hospital District No 2 was last updated on June 19, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.