Osage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located in Osage City, Kansas, and provides a range of care services with a primary focus on nursing home care and additional offerings in assisted living. The facility is certified by Medicare and Medicaid and has been a Medicare participant since September 15, 2004. It accommodates approximately 20 residents, and it offers various healthcare and lifestyle services designed to support the diverse needs of its occupants.
The center provides comprehensive care services including incontinence care, ambulatory care, and respite care, ensuring that the daily needs of residents are thoroughly managed. Transitional care planning is available to support residents moving between healthcare settings. Healthcare professionals at the facility include nurses and therapists specializing in occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy. The center also offers dental care and wound care services, ensuring that residents receive a broad spectrum of medical support. Personal services are augmented by a barber/beauty salon and laundry/dry cleaning services for added convenience. Residents and their families have access to counseling services and have the opportunity to participate in clubs and community activities, fostering a sense of belonging and community engagement. Additionally, hospice care is offered to residents requiring end-of-life care.
Osage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center provides transportation services, including complimentary transportation for both medical and non-medical purposes. This service supports residents in attending medical appointments and participating in community outings or other activities outside the facility, ensuring continuity of care and engagement with the wider community.
Reviews of the facility offer a mixed picture of care quality and staff interaction. Common concerns include understaffing, which some residents and families report has led to insufficient care and poor communication. Issues with nutrition and administrative inefficiencies, such as unreturned communication attempts, have also been noted. Despite these challenges, certain staff members are praised for their kindness and adept handling of personal needs and therapy. There is also acknowledgement of the administrative team’s prompt response during urgent situations like the COVID-19 pandemic. However, reported incidents of inappropriate drug administration and misleading communication have affected the facility's reputation among some residents and their families. Overall, while there are instances of positive care experiences, the facility faces significant challenges related to staffing and management practices.
Costs at this community start at $3,847 and range up to $5,505. The average price in the community is $4,676, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,431. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
