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

Inspection record 30% of score 32
Serious harm & abuse 20% 82
Staffing 20% 83
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.293.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.750.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.84≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (23 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · F December 12, 2024 · found via complaint

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Corrected February 25, 2025 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.