Phillips County Retirement Center
1300 State Street · Phillipsburg, KS · 67661 · 7855432131
40 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.07 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.20 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.07 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.73 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 2026
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F March 11, 2026
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 2026
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 31, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F March 11, 2026
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F March 11, 2026
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected April 22, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C March 11, 2026
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 March 26, 2026 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 16, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 16, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
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 June 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 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 June 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F May 16, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F June 16, 2022
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected July 8, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 8, 2022 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 17E658 · certified since April 8, 2017. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.