Citizens Medical Center Ltcu
1625 S Franklin Avenue · Colby, KS · 67701 · 7854628295
60 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
60% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.92 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.13 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.46 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 60% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $17,124 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 13, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 5, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 5, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 5, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 5, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected November 5, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2021
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected August 30, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2021
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 30, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2021
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected August 30, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2021
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected August 30, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 5, 2024 | Fine | $17,124 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175554 · certified since January 19, 2017. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.