Lawrence Memorial Hospital Snf
Lawrence, KS · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 175151) · 14 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (785) 749-6470 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lawrence Memorial Hospital SNF has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is right at the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is also 3 stars, but its staffing rating is 1 star.
CMS has not reported specific total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours, or turnover percentage figures for Lawrence Memorial Hospital SNF in this data set. However, its CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5, the lowest of its four rating categories.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital SNF has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and 0 payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status listed for this facility.
About this facility
Lawrence Memorial Hospital SNF is a government-owned (city) skilled nursing facility in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, certified since October 1985 as a Medicare provider. It is a small facility, with 14 certified beds and an average of 11.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility carries an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star. The staffing rating is notably below the other domains and warrants attention when comparing options.
CMS data on nurse staffing hours per resident per day and nursing staff turnover percentage were not provided in this data set. Families should consult Care Compare directly for the most current staffing figures.
On the penalty record, CMS data show 0 federal fines and $0.00 in total fine amounts — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility.
There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This facility is not identified as part of a multi-facility chain in the available data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lawrence Memorial Hospital SNF has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The provider type listed is Medicare; Medicaid participation is not specified in this data set, so contact the facility at (785) 749-6470 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported specific nurse hours per resident or turnover figures in this data, but the facility's staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is flagged and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility in the CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 14 certified beds and an average of 11.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (city-owned); the data does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on October 8, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (1 star), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (785) 749-6470 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (785) 749-6470 to arrange a visit and verify conditions in person.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175151?state=KS for the most current CMS ratings and inspection details.
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.