Stevens County Hospital Ltcu DBA Pioneer Manor
1711 S Main Street · Hugoton, KS · 67951 · 6205442023
77 certified beds Government - City/county Part of a CCRC Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.29 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.75 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.84 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2024
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
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 February 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 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 February 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
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 February 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2023
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 February 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 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 June 2, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 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 May 19, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 19, 2021
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 June 2, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 17E546 · certified since August 19, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.