Elmhaven East
Nursing Home Facility
1400 S 15th St, Parsons, KS 67357
Elmhaven East is a senior care community located in Parsons, KS. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Parsons area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (620) 421-1430.
Elmhaven East is licensed for 45 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Parsons average about 46 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 64% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Parsons average about 4.3 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in June 2026 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.2 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Parsons average about 4.2 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 67%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Labette County, KS.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 30 problems at Elmhaven East. None of them caused harm to a resident. 11 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Elmhaven East offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 45
- Occupancy 64%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.8
- Annual staff turnover 67%
- Last health inspection June 2026
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