Kearny County Hospital Ltcu
Lakin, KS · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 17E531) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 8 totaling $69,565
Phone: (620) 355-7836 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kearny County Hospital LTCU has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Kearny County Hospital LTCU reports total nurse staffing of about 5.81 hours per resident per day, including 1.22 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. CMS does not report a nursing turnover percentage for this facility.
CMS records show 8 federal fines totaling $69,565.00 for Kearny County Hospital LTCU, with 0 payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program due to a history of persistent quality problems.
About this facility
Kearny County Hospital LTCU is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Lakin, Kansas, certified since March 1984. The facility is certified for 40 beds and reports an average daily census of 19.4 residents. It participates in Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kearny County Hospital LTCU carries an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measures (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars. These four ratings are calculated separately by CMS and together make up the overall score.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 5.81 hours per resident per day, with 1.22 of those hours provided by registered nurses. CMS does not report a nursing turnover percentage for this facility in the data provided.
CMS records show 8 federal fines totaling $69,565.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. CMS has designated this facility as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus program, meaning it has been identified as having a history of persistent quality problems and is being considered for or is under increased CMS oversight and more frequent inspections. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the data provided.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data, and there has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kearny County Hospital LTCU has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS data lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.81 hours per resident per day, including 1.22 RN hours, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars; turnover data is not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 8 fines totaling $69,565.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged, but CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has shown a persistent pattern of quality problems and may face increased inspection scrutiny.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 40 beds and reports an average daily census of 19.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by Kearny County government (county ownership); no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on March 14, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/17E531?state=KS.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 6203557836 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm services.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6203557836 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
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.