Minneola District Hospital Ltcu

207 Chestnut · Minneola, KS · 67865 · 6208854238

26 certified beds Government - Hospital district Hospital-based

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 31
Serious harm & abuse 20% 64
Staffing 20% 20
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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (23 in the current record)

  • Immediate jeopardy · J March 4, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G March 4, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 4, 2025 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E March 4, 2025 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E March 4, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E March 4, 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 March 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E March 4, 2025 · found via complaint

    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 March 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F March 4, 2025 · found via complaint

    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 March 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F March 4, 2025 · found via complaint

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F March 4, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · F March 4, 2025 · found via complaint

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Environmental

  • No harm found · C March 4, 2025 · found via complaint

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D March 2, 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 April 13, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 2, 2023

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Corrected April 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 2, 2023

    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

    Corrected April 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 2, 2023

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected April 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 2, 2023

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected April 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 2, 2023

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected April 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 2, 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 April 13, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 2, 2023

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected April 13, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F March 2, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 13, 2023 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E July 15, 2021

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected August 10, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D July 15, 2021

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

    Corrected August 10, 2021 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 17E470 · certified since January 26, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.