About Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community
Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community, located in LAWRENCE, KS, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid. This facility is part of a continuing care retirement community.
Why Families Choose Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 3.99 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.99 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the MIDWEST HEALTH network. This chain operates 10 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Mixed Staffing Levels
Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community provides less care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 148 | Dec 03, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 135 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 23.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 11.5% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.8% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 0.9% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 14.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 2.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 1.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 5.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 6.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 83.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 49.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 13.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 13.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 75.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 56.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 6.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 24.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 9.5% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 15 complaints
- 2025: 3 complaints
- Total: 18 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 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. |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 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. |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record. |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
Nearby Hospitals
SAINT JOHN HOSPITAL
LEAVENWORTH, KS
VA EASTERN KANSAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
TOPEKA, KS
STORMONT VAIL HOSPITAL
TOPEKA, KS
LMH
LAWRENCE, KS
F W HUSTON MEDICAL CENTER
WINCHESTER, KS
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
PIONEER RIDGE NURSING FACILITY OPERATIONS, LLC
Ownership Structure
- FLOYD EATON Direct: NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
- FLOYD C EATON III TRUST 2012 Indirect
- JAMES BRETT KLAUSMAN TRUST 2012 Indirect
- JAMIE N EATON TRUST 2012 Indirect
- KLATON ENTERPRISES LLC Direct: NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
- MICHAEL GRAHAM KLAUSMAN TRUST 2012 Indirect
Management & Direction
- FLOYD EATON CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- FLOYD EATON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- FLOYD C EATON III TRUST 2012 ADP OF THE SNF
- JAMES BRETT KLAUSMAN TRUST 2012 ADP OF THE SNF
- JAMIE N EATON TRUST 2012 ADP OF THE SNF
- KLATON ENTERPRISES LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- JAMES KLAUSMAN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JAMES KLAUSMAN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MICHAEL GRAHAM KLAUSMAN TRUST 2012 ADP OF THE SNF
- MIDWEST HEALTH INC. 06122001 OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MIDWEST HEALTH INC. 06122001 ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
HUERTER, ERIC
INTERNAL MEDICINE
REED MEDICAL GROUP MDVIP AFFILIATE CORPORATION
BIHLMAIER, MATTHEW
INTERNAL MEDICINE
ABILITY KC
CLOUD, ANGELA
NURSE PRACTITIONER
LAWRENCE PHYSICIANS LLC
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park Nursing and Post Acute Center | N/A | 5 |
| The Healthcare Resort of Topeka | N/A | 5 |
| Brookside Retirement Community | N/A | 5 |
| Evergreen Community of Johnson County | N/A | 4 |
| Wellsville Manor | N/A | 4 |
| Hillside Village of De Soto Rehabilitation and Nur | N/A | 4 |
| Twin Oaks Health and Rehab | N/A | 5 |
| Heritage Grove Estates | N/A | 5 |
| Brewster Health Center | N/A | 5 |
| Baldwin Healthcare and Rehab Center, LLC | N/A | 5 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community directly at 7857492000. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.