Citizens Medical Center Ltcu
Colby, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175554) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $17,124
Phone: (785) 462-8295 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Citizens Medical Center Ltcu holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Citizens Medical Center Ltcu reports 4.07 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.24 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 47.4% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Citizens Medical Center Ltcu has 1 federal fine on record totaling $17,124.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Citizens Medical Center Ltcu is a non-profit, Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Colby, Thomas County, Kansas. The facility is certified for 60 beds, with an average of 43.1 residents. It has been federally certified since January 19, 2017.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Citizens Medical Center Ltcu holds an overall star rating of 5, above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.07 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.24 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.4%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $17,124.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated as part of the Special Focus Facility program.
No ownership change has been recorded for this facility in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation data is provided in the source record for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details and review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Citizens Medical Center Ltcu has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
It reports 4.07 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.24 RN hours per resident per day, with 47.4% nursing turnover and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $17,124.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 60 beds with an average of 43.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 19, 2017.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7854628295 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7854628295 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175554?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.