Wichita County Health Center Ltcu
211 East Earl Street · Leoti, KS · 67861 · 6203752233
10 certified beds Government - County Hospital-based
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 76 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: not rated Quality measures: 5 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 (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 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 June 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 3, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 3, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C June 3, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · C June 3, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 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 October 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 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 October 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 20, 2023
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 October 12, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 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 October 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2023
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 October 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2023
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 October 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 20, 2023
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected October 12, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 20, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 12, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 20, 2023
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected October 12, 2023 · Administration
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No harm found · C September 20, 2023
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected October 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C September 20, 2023
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected October 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected July 26, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F July 14, 2022
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected July 26, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 14, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 26, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F July 14, 2022
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected July 26, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 17E011 · certified since August 1, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.