Kearny County Hospital Ltcu
607 Court Pl · Lakin, KS · 67860 · 6203557836
40 certified beds Government - County Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 8 · $69,565 |
Inspection citations (43 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G October 24, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F October 24, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F October 24, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 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 December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F October 24, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 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 December 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 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 December 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 24, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 24, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 24, 2024
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $4,893 |
| February 12, 2024 | Fine | $4,893 |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $14,679 |
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $4,893 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $4,545 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $13,635 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $12,587 |
| September 18, 2023 | Fine | $9,440 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 17E531 · certified since March 14, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.