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Parkway Operator LLC

Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility

749 Blake Street
Edwardsville, KS 66111

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-KS-175229-2611
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Provider Category
Nursing home
Location
Edwardsville, KS
Record Period
2022–2026
Source Documents
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 5 inspections from November 2022 to July 2026, state surveyors documented 23 findings at Parkway Operator LLC; 16 have a recorded correction and 7 await one; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.

Inspections
5
2022–2026, standard and complaint
Findings
23
Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected
16
Of 23 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties
1
1 fine; payment not published

Findings by Year

  • Findings
  • Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2022: 6 findings across 1 inspection620221 inspection2023: 0 findings across 0 inspections020230 inspections2024: 9 findings across 2 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 1920242 inspections2025: 0 findings across 0 inspections020250 inspections2026: 8 findings across 2 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 182026*2 inspections2022: 6 findings across 1 inspection620221 insp.2023: 0 findings across 0 inspections020230 insp.2024: 9 findings across 2 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 1920242 insp.2025: 0 findings across 0 inspections020250 insp.2026: 8 findings across 2 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 182026*2 insp.

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
YearInspectionsFindingsOf which, actual harm (level G or above)
2022160
2023000
2024291
2025000
2026281

What the Record Shows

  • 16 of 23 findings have a recorded correction date.
  • CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window: 1 fine of $14,385, its payment not published.
  • 2 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
  • The latest standard inspection, July 29, 2026, recorded 7 findings (most serious: Level F).
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

  1. 2026

    Standard health inspection

    7 findings

    • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
    • F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
    • F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
    • F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
    • F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
    • F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  2. 2026

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected May 17, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  3. 2024

    Standard health inspection

    8 findings

    • F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 30, 2024
    • F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 30, 2024
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 30, 2024
    • F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 30, 2024
    • F625Notify 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 30, 2024
    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 30, 2024
    • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 30, 2024
    • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 30, 2024

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $14,385 imposed June 8, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of August 7, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  4. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Jan 29, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  5. 2022

    Standard health inspection

    6 findings

    • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 9, 2022
    • F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 9, 2022
    • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 9, 2022
    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 9, 2022
    • F700Try 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 9, 2022
    • F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 9, 2022

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F689 in November 2022 and January 2024. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2224242626F689 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Citation F628, No Recorded Correction

    F628 was cited in July 2026. The agency describes it this way: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The July 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

    2224242626F628 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Medication Labeling and Storage, No Recorded Correction

    F761 was cited in July 2026. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The July 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

    2224242626F761 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Kitchen and Food Safety, No Recorded Correction

    F812 was cited in July 2026. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. The most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more). The July 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

    2224242626F812 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  5. 5

    Citation F849, No Recorded Correction

    F849 was cited in November 2022 and July 2026. The agency describes it this way: 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. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The July 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

    2224242626F849 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  6. 6

    Citation F851, No Recorded Correction

    F851 was cited in August 2024 and July 2026. The agency describes it this way: Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. The most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more). The July 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

    2224242626F851 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  7. 7

    Infection Control, No Recorded Correction

    F880 was cited in August 2024 and July 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The July 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

    2224242626F880 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  8. 8

    Citation F887, No Recorded Correction

    F887 was cited in July 2026. The agency describes it this way: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The July 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

    2224242626F887 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?

    Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G.

  2. 02

    What changed after F628 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F628: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The July 29, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

  3. 03

    How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?

    Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The July 29, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

  4. 04

    May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?

    Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level F. The July 29, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

  5. 05

    What changed after F849 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F849: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D. The July 29, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

  6. 06

    What changed after F851 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F851: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F. The July 29, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

  7. 07

    Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

    Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E. The July 29, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

  8. 08

    What changed after F887 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F887: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level E. The July 29, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

  9. 09

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

  10. 10

    What led to the 2026 fine, and has it been paid?

    A $14,385 civil money penalty was imposed June 8, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Kansas state survey agency.

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Kansas state survey agency

    Inspection Nov 22, 2022 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Kansas state survey agency

    Inspection Jan 10, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Kansas state survey agency

    Inspection Aug 7, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Kansas state survey agency

    Inspection Jun 8, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Kansas state survey agency

    Inspection Jul 29, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Penalties, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 175229

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowNovember 22, 2022 – October 1, 2026

  • CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before November 2022 are not in this release.
  • CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite
Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations
CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents
Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits
CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid
CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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