Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community
4851 Harvard Road · Lawrence, KS · 66049 · 7857492000
76 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Midwest Health Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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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.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.99 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.75 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.52 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $14,901 |
Inspection citations (51 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 3, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2025
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 January 14, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 3, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
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 January 14, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F December 3, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F December 3, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F December 3, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C December 3, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 19, 2025 | Fine | $14,901 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175445 · certified since July 12, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.