Linn Community Nursing Home
612 Third St · Linn, KS · 66953 · 7853485551
42 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 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
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.25 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.68 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.90 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,036 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F February 25, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 25, 2026
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 March 9, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024 · found via complaint
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 July 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2024 · found via complaint
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 July 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 8, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 30, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 8, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 30, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 8, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 5, 2024 | Fine | $10,036 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175494 · certified since June 1, 2007. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.