Yates Center nursing home rebuild planned

The owners of Yates Center Health and Rehab have announced plans to rebuild the nursing home after it was destroyed in a March 14 grass fire.
With several charred trees still visible in the background, crews remove debris from the old Yates Center Health and Rehab site Wednesday morning. The nursing home burned after it was swept up in a raging wildfire March 14. Mission Health has announced it will rebuild a new facility at the site. Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register
by Richard Luken
Published: May 21, 2025
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The owners of Yates Center Health and Rehab have announced plans to rebuild the nursing home after it was destroyed in a March 14 grass fire.

YATES CENTER — Plans are in the works to rebuild a Yates Center nursing home destroyed in a March 14  grass fire.

Mission Health announced earlier this month that Yates Center Health and Rehab will be rebuilt on the old home’s existing site on the south edge of Yates Center on U.S. 75.

“This is not a rebuild — it’s a fresh start,” Tina Thomas, senior vice president of operations for Mission Health, said in a news release. “We’re designing a beautiful, modern care environment that reflects our commitment to providing excellent care and being part of the Yates Center community for years to come.”

Richard Luken

Richard has been a part of the Register family since 1994. Richard covers general news and, on occasion, sports. A native of Moran, Richard came to the paper while still a student at Allen Community College. With mentors former publisher Emerson Lynn Jr. and former veteran reporter Bob Johnson at the ready, Richard learned how to be a star reporter. Over the span of his 28 years his news beats have included school board meetings for Districts 257 and 258, as well as Allen Community College trustee meetings. He’s also routinely covered city council meetings for Iola, Humboldt, LaHarpe and Moran. He’s covered floods, wrecks, true crime — everything from heart-warming to heart-breaking stories. For his work, Richard has consistently won top awards in statewide competitions year after year. Outside the office, he enjoys sports, reading and keeping up with the kids and grandkids.

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