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Nursing Home in Kansas

The Autumn Place

Nursing Home in Kansas

The Autumn Place

COLUMBUS, KS 66725-2181 View map
Overview of The Autumn Place
The Autumn Place specializes in providing exceptional care to residents with all the amenities of home. It offers assisted living, residential care, memory care, and independent living apartments. The facility emphasizes quality of life and a nurturing environment for its residents.
(620) 429-1011

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 40

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Kansas average
Occupancy rate 32.5%
Residents per day 13
Occupancy rate
32.5%
Residents per day
13
Bed community size
40-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
30 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
33%
In line with Kansas average
Occupied beds
13 / 40
Average residents 50 per day

License details

Facility type
Residential Health Care Facility
County: CHEROKEE

Ownership & operating entity

The Autumn Place is administrated by CARRIE HOMER.

Owner name: AUTUMN PLACE OF COLUMBUS LLC

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Donna Carson

Care Services

Memory Care
Independent Living

All Levels of Care

Assisted Living
Residential Care
Independent Living
Memory Care

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Assisted Living, Residential Care, Independent Living, Memory Care
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Inspection History

In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.

14 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date November 13, 2024

30 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Inspection Report Summary for The Autumn Place

The most recent inspection on September 16, 2024, found no deficiencies and confirmed that all previous issues were corrected. Earlier inspections showed some deficiencies related mainly to documentation of incidents, failure to report an allegation of abuse promptly, and emergency preparedness training. Prior reports also noted issues with medication regimen reviews, infection control during the COVID-19 pandemic, and coordination of health care services. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, except for one substantiated case involving failure to report an abuse allegation and incomplete resident documentation. The facility appears to have addressed prior deficiencies, showing improvement in recent inspections.

Compare Nursing Homes around Kansas The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.

5 facilities compared · CMS & KS Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Arma Operator LLC
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

ARMA
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The Autumn Place
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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

COLUMBUS
40
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The Cottages Senior Care Living
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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Garden City
12 Residents
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Access Mental Health LLC
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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

PEABODY
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Agewise Living Inc
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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

STERLING
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Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+, Kansas resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home- level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires care level assessment.

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

Age 60+, Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$1,800/month (individual, varies).

$2,000 (individual).

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Kansas resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kansas resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kansas SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kansas resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kansas resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

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