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Cambridge Place: Call Light Out of Reach for Resident - KS

Healthcare Facility
Cambridge Place
Marysville, KS  ·  2/5 stars

Inspectors observed Resident 66 in her wheelchair on the morning of August 24, 2025. Her call light hung on the wall, out of reach from the bed. They came back five hours later. It was still there.

She had recently moved from another room in the facility. A licensed nurse told inspectors the resident was mobile in her wheelchair and enjoyed propelling herself up and down the hallways, but could not safely walk on her own after the surgery. The nurse also said every resident should have an accessible call light.

Administrative Nurse E said she hadn't known there was a problem. She learned about it from the inspector.

The facility's own policy, dated September 2020, required a call light at every resident's bedside and stated that staff should confirm the call light was within reach during each interaction in the resident's room. Administrative Nurse D confirmed to inspectors on August 26 that a resident's call light should be accessible from the bed and should not be across the room.

Nobody had checked.

For a resident who couldn't walk independently after surgery, the call light wasn't a convenience. It was the one way to summon help in the night, from the bed, without getting up. The facility knew she couldn't safely ambulate on her own. The room had been hers for a month.

Inspectors cited the deficiency at a level of minimal harm, affecting few residents. Cambridge Place had 77 residents at the time of the inspection.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Cambridge Place from 2025-08-26 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Quick Answer

CAMBRIDGE PLACE in MARYSVILLE, KS was cited for violations during a health inspection on August 26, 2025.

Inspectors observed Resident 66 in her wheelchair on the morning of August 24, 2025.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at CAMBRIDGE PLACE?
Inspectors observed Resident 66 in her wheelchair on the morning of August 24, 2025.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in MARYSVILLE, KS, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from CAMBRIDGE PLACE or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 175350.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check CAMBRIDGE PLACE's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.