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.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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No harm found · C March 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D March 2, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · F March 2, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 13, 2023 · Infection Control
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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
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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.