Lawrence Memorial Hospital SNF

325 Maine Street · Lawrence, KS · 66044 · 7857496470

14 certified beds Government - City

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

The composite number cleared 78 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.

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Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 53
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 99
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day9.283.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day4.320.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day8.48≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (9 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · F October 14, 2024

    Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · F October 14, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · F October 14, 2024

    Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 14, 2024

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 14, 2024

    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 November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · F October 14, 2024

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D October 14, 2024

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · C October 14, 2024

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 21, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected July 28, 2023 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175151 · certified since October 8, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.