Phillips County Retirement Center
Phillipsburg, KS · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 17E658) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (785) 543-2131 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Phillips County Retirement Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Phillips County Retirement Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.21 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse hours of about 0.09 per resident per day, a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.7%, and a CMS staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Phillips County Retirement Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. The facility does not currently show a CMS abuse icon flag and is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Phillips County Retirement Center is a 40-bed nursing home in Phillipsburg, Kansas, operated as a nonprofit corporation and certified for Medicaid. As of the latest CMS data, the facility serves an average of 29.1 residents daily and has been federally certified since April 8, 2017.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.21, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day at about 0.09. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.7% annually.
Regarding regulatory history, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months. Families should note that CMS ratings reflect data collected as of the most recent Care Compare update; individuals seeking the most current standing should verify details directly through 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?
Phillips County Retirement Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
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 hours per resident per day are about 4.21, RN hours are about 0.09, and nursing staff turnover is 38.7%, with a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 40 beds and has an average daily population of 29.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a nonprofit corporation, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 8, 2017, according to CMS records.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars here), staffing (1 star), and quality measures (3 stars), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 785-543-2131 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 785-543-2131 or check the Medicare Care Compare listing for further guidance.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/17E658?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.