Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu
Wakeeney, KS · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 17A020) · 37 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (785) 743-2182 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital LTCU in Wakeeney, KS has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital LTCU reports total nurse staffing of about 5.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.5%.
Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital LTCU has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS data show no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital LTCU is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Wakeeney, Trego County, Kansas, certified to provide Medicaid-covered long-term care. The facility has 37 certified beds and an average daily census of 31.8 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since March 1974.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11. The four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 5.34867 hours per resident per day, including 0.94677 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — that is, no federal fines on record for this facility.
CMS data for this facility do not indicate an abuse icon flag, and no Special Focus Facility designation is listed. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; 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?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The listed provider type is Medicaid; for details on Medicare participation, contact the facility at 7857432182 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.34867 hours per resident per day, including 0.94677 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and 26.5% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials, meaning no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided do not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 37 beds and has an average daily census of 31.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a county government entity (Government - County); no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on March 31, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4 overall, 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 2 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided do not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7857432182 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided do not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7857432182 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/17A020?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.