Flint Hills Care & Rehab Center

    1620 Wheeler St, Emporia, KS, 66801
    4.5 · 20 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Warm, caring small nursing facility

    I am very pleased with this small, cozy facility - the staff are caring, respectful, and go above and beyond (the administrator even went out of her way to make my family comfortable). It's very clean, safe, and homey with nutritious, tasty meals, attentive nurses/CNAs, plenty of activities, and a friendly, compassionate atmosphere. Not fancy and rooms aren't spacious, and pricing seemed high, but I highly recommend it for excellent, personal care.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.50 · 20 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.9
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.6
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, caring staff
    • Compassionate CNAs and nurses
    • Attentive and helpful administration
    • Staff responsive to food requests
    • Supportive to families / family atmosphere
    • Staff go above and beyond / relationship-building
    • Clean and healthy environment
    • Nutritious, tasty, nourishing meals
    • Multiple dining rooms / dining options
    • Many resident activities
    • Safe and secure facility
    • Serene outdoor/landscape
    • Small, cozy facility
    • Residents appear happy and engaged
    • Highly recommended by reviewers
    • Professional and respectful treatment
    • Homey, comforting feeling

    Cons

    • Facility not pretty or fancy
    • Rooms not spacious
    • Price considered not reasonable by some reviewers

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews for Flint Hills Care & Rehab Center is strongly positive. Reviewers consistently praise the quality of care and the staff, with repeated mentions of friendly, compassionate CNAs and nurses and an administration that is attentive and supportive. Multiple summaries note that staff members go above and beyond, build strong relationships with residents, and treat residents with respect and love. The administrator is specifically mentioned as having gone out of her way to create a comfortable environment, which supports a pattern of engaged management.

    Care quality and staff performance are the most prominent themes. Reviewers emphasize caring, professional, and respectful treatment from nursing and support staff, and many describe the atmosphere as family-like. Several summaries highlight that staff are responsive to residents' and families' needs, that they are considerate, and that they create a comforting, loving environment. The combination of clinical care (nurses and CNAs) and personal attention (relationship-building, extra-mile behavior) emerges as a consistent strength.

    The facility and environment receive frequent positive comments about cleanliness and safety. Multiple reviewers call Flint Hills very clean, healthy, and safe/secure. The setting is described as homey and serene, with a pleasant landscape. At the same time, reviewers characterize the facility as small and cozy rather than modern or upscale — phrases such as 'not pretty or fancy' appear in the feedback. Rooms are noted as clean but not spacious. These observations suggest a well-maintained, comfortable environment that prioritizes personal care over high-end amenities or large living spaces.

    Dining is another clearly favorable area. Many reviewers describe the food as wonderful, tasty, nutritious, and nourishing. The kitchen and administration are specifically credited with accommodating food requests, and the facility reportedly has multiple dining rooms, which may contribute to a more personalized dining experience. Overall, the culinary program appears to be a standout feature that contributes to resident satisfaction.

    Activities and resident life are mentioned positively: reviewers note many activities, residents who seem to be enjoying their time, and a pleasant, thriving atmosphere. The small size of the facility is framed positively by many as cozy and conducive to close staff-resident relationships and a family environment, which may enhance engagement and well-being for residents who prefer a smaller community.

    The most common negatives are limited and specific. A few reviewers point out that the facility is not fancy or attractive in terms of appearance, rooms are not spacious, and some believe the price is not reasonable. These concerns are relatively infrequent compared with the strong praise for care, staff, cleanliness, and food. No systemic issues with safety, neglect, or poor care are reported in the summaries provided.

    In summary, Flint Hills Care & Rehab Center is consistently recommended by reviewers for its excellent, compassionate care, attentive and professional staff, clean and safe environment, and strong dining program. It excels as a small, cozy, family-oriented facility where staff form meaningful relationships with residents and accommodate individual needs. Prospective residents and families should weigh the facility's strengths in personal care, food quality, and atmosphere against considerations about appearance, room size, and cost, depending on their priorities.

    Location

    Map showing location of Flint Hills Care & Rehab Center

    About Flint Hills Care & Rehab Center

    Flint Hills Care & Rehab Center sits at 1620 Wheeler St and mainly provides nursing home care and rehabilitation services. The center contains 50 certified beds and usually has about 46 residents each day. The place offers memory care services, long-term and short-term medical support, and help for caregivers. Recover Care Healthcare is affiliated, while Midwest Snf Holdings LLC owns the facility. Mrc Snf Management LLC has handled management since May 2023. Staff includes nurses who spend an average of 3.38 hours per resident per day, though the nurse turnover rate sits at 48.8%. Inspection reports show 27 total deficiencies, with three related to infections, and there've been recent complaints about things like food sources and staff training for behavioral health needs, specifically on June 25 and February 27, 2024. The home focuses on respecting residents and treating them kindly, and staff-from nurses to aides-try to stay compassionate and warm. The building recently had renovations, aiming for a homey and serene feel, with an emphasis on landscaping and nourishing meals. The care teams build strong bonds with people living there and provide medical support following five-star nursing standards, though the facility's reviews average a 3.3 rating from six people. Flint Hills Care & Rehab Center runs around the clock, always open, and keeps its doors available for those needing steady, skilled nursing or extra support for memory-related issues.

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