Lawrence Memorial Hospital SNF
325 Maine Street · Lawrence, KS · 66044 · 7857496470
14 certified beds Government - City
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 78 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 9.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 4.32 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 8.48 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F October 14, 2024
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F October 14, 2024
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F October 14, 2024
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 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 November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F October 14, 2024
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C October 14, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175151 · certified since October 8, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.