Sheridan County Hospital Ltcu
Hoxie, KS · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 17E424) · 32 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (785) 675-3281 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sheridan County Hospital LTCU has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Sheridan County Hospital LTCU reports total nurse staffing of about 5.55 hours per resident per day, including 1.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Sheridan County Hospital LTCU has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status appears in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Sheridan County Hospital LTCU is a Medicaid-certified nursing home in Hoxie, Kansas, operated as a non-profit facility. It is certified for 32 beds and reports an average daily census of 25 residents. The facility has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since December 1977, and CMS records show no ownership change in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, staffing rating of 5 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star. These four ratings measure different aspects of care — inspection findings, staffing levels, and clinical quality outcomes — and together form the overall score.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 5.55 hours per resident per day, including 1.37 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. No abuse icon is present in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility, meaning it is not currently flagged by CMS as persistently underperforming or under increased inspection scrutiny. No chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Medicare 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?
It holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.55 hours per resident per day, including 1.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars; turnover is reported at 50.0%.
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 data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 32 beds and has an average daily census of 25 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit facility, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 4, 4, 5, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 7856753281 or 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 7856753281 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/17E424?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.