KANSAS
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT
BILL GRAVES, GOVERNOR
Gary R. Mitchell, Secretary
For Immediate Release
Contact: Don Brown, 785-296-1529
Walnut Hill Nursing Center Fined $5,000
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued an order assessing a $5,000 civil penalty against Walnut Hill Nursing Center, 2720 E. 12th Ave., Winfield, for violations of state nursing home regulations.
KDHE staff inspected the facility on August 6 and 7 and issued a correction order on
August 25 citing the facility for failure to meet standards for quality of care. KDHE staff conducted a follow-up inspection on September 9, 10 and 11 that determined the deficiencies had not yet been corrected.
The department assesses a fine when a facility fails to correct the deficiencies by the second visit. Department surveyors continue to check the facility to ensure the deficiencies are corrected.
The order is subject to appeal to the Secretary of Health and Environment.