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HomeKansasTrego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu

Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu

320 N 13th St, Wakeeney, KS 676727857432182WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.4on Google(10 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
37
certified

How Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu Compares in Kansas

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Kansas. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
KS average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
KS average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
5/5
KS average
3.5/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
5.35 hrs/day
KS average
4.05 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.95 hrs/day
KS average
0.71 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
26.5%
KS average
48.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Kansas average of 3.1/5.
Reported nursing time is 5.35 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.05.
Reported RN time is 0.95 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.71.
Staff turnover is 26.5%, lower than the Kansas average of 48.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 20, 2023
Most recent cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 4, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$6,844/mo
Kansas median
Private Room
$7,787/mo
Kansas median
Trego County 65+
773
27.6% of county
County Population
2,798
Trego County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu is a 4-star Medicaid certified nursing home in Wakeeney, Kansas with 37 certified beds. It has been operating since 1974. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
37
Avg Residents/Day
31.8
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Mar 31, 1974
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Trego
Last Inspection
Jun 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
67.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (18)

F0609Immediate Jeopardy

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0801Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0727Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Sep 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Sep 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Sep 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Sep 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Sep 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0849Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Sep 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 26, 2022Corrected: 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 Aide3.28 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.13 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.95 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.35 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.46 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
26.5%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Government - County
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu and nearby alternatives.

All Kansas facilities
Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu
Wakeeney, KSCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan Society - Ellis
Ellis, KS18.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Dawson Place
Hill City, KS23.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Sheridan County Hospital Ltcu
Hoxie, KS27.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan Society - Hays
Hays, KS30.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Via Christi Village Hays Ks LLC
Hays, KS32.4 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $73,576
Redbud Village
Plainville, KS33.7 miAbuse flag
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: $24,779
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu
Wakeeney, KS · Current facility
—4/53/55/5None recorded
Good Samaritan Society - Ellis
Ellis, KS
18.2 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Dawson Place
Hill City, KS
23.9 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Sheridan County Hospital Ltcu
Hoxie, KS
27.3 mi4/54/55/5None recorded
Good Samaritan Society - Hays
Hays, KS
30.5 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Via Christi Village Hays Ks LLC
Hays, KS
32.4 mi1/51/53/5$73,576
Redbud Village
Plainville, KS
33.7 miN/AN/AN/A$24,779

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu?▾
Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Kansas is $6,844/month for a semi-private room and $7,787/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu participates in Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu had any health inspection violations?▾
Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 4, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu?▾
Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu provides 5.35 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours, 1.13 LPN hours, and 3.28 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 26.5%.
How many beds does Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu have?▾
Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu has 37 certified beds with an average of 31.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 86% occupancy. The facility is Government - County owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Kansas. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu?▾
On Google Maps, Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu has a rating of 3.4 out of 5 based on 10 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.