Southwest Medical Center Snf
Liberal, KS · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 175163) · 18 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: —
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (620) 629-6291 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southwest Medical Center SNF in Liberal, KS has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Kansas state average of about 3.11. Its health inspection rating is also 3 stars, while CMS has not published a staffing star rating for this facility.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours per resident per day, nursing turnover percentage, or a staffing star rating for Southwest Medical Center SNF in the available data. Families should contact the facility directly or check Medicare Care Compare for the most current staffing figures.
Southwest Medical Center SNF has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. The available data does not indicate CMS has applied an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation to this facility.
About this facility
Southwest Medical Center SNF is a government (county)-owned nursing home located in Liberal, Seward County, Kansas. The facility is certified for Medicare and has 18 certified beds, with an average of 2.8 residents reported to CMS.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average for Kansas (state average 3.11). The health inspection rating is 3 stars and the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars. CMS has not reported a staffing star rating, nor has it published total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours per resident per day, or nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the data available.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with a total fine amount of $0.00, and no payment denials recorded.
The data provided does not indicate that CMS has applied its abuse icon to this facility, nor does it indicate this facility is in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection. No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months.
This facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 31, 1987. Families are encouraged to review the full current record on CMS Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and other details are subject to periodic updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Kansas state average of about 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The provider type listed is Medicare; families should call (620) 629-6291 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm Medicaid participation.
How well is this facility staffed \u2014 nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported total nurse hours, RN hours, or turnover figures for this facility in the available data; contact the facility at (620) 629-6291 or check Care Compare for current details.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, there are no federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data 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?
The facility has 18 certified beds with an average of 2.8 residents reported to CMS.
Who owns this facility \u2014 and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government (county) entity; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on July 31, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility has an overall rating of 3, a health inspection rating of 3, and a QM rating of 3, while a staffing rating has not been reported.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify whether short-term rehabilitation is offered; contact the facility at (620) 629-6291 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 (620) 629-6291 to arrange a visit and ask about specifics not covered by CMS data.
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/175163?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.