Kearny County Hospital Ltcu, Lakin, Kansas
- 43
- Citations from health inspectionsKansas average: 28 a home
- 2
- Residents harmed or put in dangerKansas average: 1.6 a home
- $69,565
- Fines from the federal governmentKansas average: $20,430 a home
- 1 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsKansas average: 3.1
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Three inspection visits produced 43 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in one finding. Residents were found hurt in one case. Federal fines came to $69,565 (eight fines).
A candidate for Special Focus. For its list of nursing homes with past poor inspection results, CMS has named this home a candidate.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 4 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 2 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 5.81 hours each dayThe Kansas average is 4.07 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 1.22 hours each dayThe Kansas average is 0.71 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- Not sent to CMS
- Beds that are certified
- 40
- Ownership
- County (government)
- Chain
- This home is not part of a chain
- Street address
- 607 Court Pl, Lakin, Kansas 67860
- County
- Kearny
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
33 citations dated Oct. 24, 2024
- F947 Nurse Aide Skills, Dementia, and Abuse Training: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F883 Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F882 Qualified Infection Prevention Leader: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F881 Antibiotic Use Monitoring Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F867 Ongoing Quality Review Group and Correction Plans: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F851 Submit Accurate Staffing Data to Federal Government: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F835 Run the Facility Effectively: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F814 Dispose of Garbage Properly: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F806 Food That Meets Allergies and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F758 Psychotropic Drugs and PRN Orders: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F756 Monthly Drug Regimen Review: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F744 Proper Dementia Treatment and Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F732 Post Daily Nurse Staffing Information: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
- F727 Required Registered Nurse and Nursing Director: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F712 Face to Face Doctor Visits: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F692 Enough Food and Fluids: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: residents were harmed, one or a few residents.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F655 Baseline Care Plan at Admission: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F640 Send Assessment Data to State on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F638 Update Assessments Every Three Months: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F636 Complete Assessments at Admission and Yearly: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F625 Written Notice of Bed Hold Policy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F623 Notice Before Transfer or Discharge: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F578 The Right to Refuse Treatment: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Seven citations dated Dec. 7, 2022
- F868 Quality Group Membership and Quarterly Meetings: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F867 Ongoing Quality Review Group and Correction Plans: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F758 Psychotropic Drugs and PRN Orders: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F756 Monthly Drug Regimen Review: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F688 Range of Motion and Mobility: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Three citations dated May 27, 2021
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 20, 2024 | Fine | $4,893 |
| Feb. 12, 2024 | Fine | $4,893 |
| Jan. 22, 2024 | Fine | $14,679 |
| Jan. 8, 2024 | Fine | $4,893 |
| Jan. 2, 2024 | Fine | $4,545 |
| Dec. 11, 2023 | Fine | $13,635 |
| Nov. 6, 2023 | Fine | $12,587 |
| Sept. 18, 2023 | Fine | $9,440 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
The CMS ownership file names no owner or operator for this home.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 17E531. Other homes in Kansas.