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HomeKansasSouthwest Medical Center SNF

Southwest Medical Center SNF

315 W 15th Street, Liberal, KS 679056206296291
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
18
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 18 certified beds with an average of 6.2 residents per day (34% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 7 deficiencies (inspected Jun 12, 2024)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 7.85 hours per resident per day

Southwest Medical Center SNF is a 4-star Medicare certified nursing home in Liberal, Kansas with 18 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. The facility scored above average compared to Kansas facilities.

Beds
18
Avg Residents/Day
6.2
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Jul 31, 1987
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Seward
Last Inspection
Jun 12, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
57.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (8)

F0636Potential for Harm

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Survey: Jun 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jun 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Jun 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Jun 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Jun 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0947Potential for Harm

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Survey: Jun 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0868Potential for Harm

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey: Sep 25, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.68 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.03 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN3.15 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing7.85 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total7.93 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Government - County
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (13)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
KNUDSEN, DENNISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022
LARA, JOSECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2021
LOVE, IVANHOECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 18, 2018
MCKEE, TONYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022
NOBLEJAS, MARIACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2021
SANDER, DENNISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2015
WEST, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022
WILLIAMS, AMBERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 28, 2014
COWAN, MARKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 1, 2015
CAIN, SANDRAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
COWAN, MARKW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 1, 2015
MOREE, KEELEYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 1, 2019
WILLIAMS, AMBERW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 1997

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Southwest Medical Center SNF?▾
Southwest Medical Center SNF has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Southwest Medical Center SNF had any health inspection violations?▾
Southwest Medical Center SNF had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 12, 2024). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Southwest Medical Center SNF?▾
Southwest Medical Center SNF provides 7.85 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 3.15 RN hours, 1.03 LPN hours, and 3.68 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Southwest Medical Center SNF have?▾
Southwest Medical Center SNF has 18 certified beds with an average of 6.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 34% occupancy. The facility is Government - County owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Southwest Medical Center SNF?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Liberal, Kansas with an average rating of 2.3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Liberal nursing homes page.