Sheridan County Hospital Ltcu
826 18th Street, Box 167 · Hoxie, KS · 67740 · 7856753281
32 certified beds Non profit - Other Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F October 22, 2025
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 December 2, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 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 December 2, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C October 22, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Administration
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Actual harm · G November 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 23, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 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 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 23, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 14, 2022
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected August 17, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 14, 2022
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected August 17, 2022 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F July 14, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 17, 2022 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 17E424 · certified since December 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.