Greeley County Hospital Ltcu
506 3rd Street · Tribune, KS · 67879 · 6203764221
16 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.89 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.28 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected December 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected December 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G August 29, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Administration
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Actual harm · G June 8, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 8, 2023
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected August 21, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected July 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected August 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 12, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C June 8, 2023
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected July 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 17E071 · certified since July 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.