Phillips County Retirement Center
1300 State Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661 · Phillips County · (785) 543-2131
40 certified beds, about 29 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicaid since 2017
Certified for Medicaid
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
1 of 5
CMS note: This facility reported a high number of days without a registered nurse onsite.
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 17E658 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 11, 2026, inspectors cited 11 health deficiencies (the Kansas average is 9.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 36 health citations since June 2022, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.21 hours per resident per day, against 4.07 across Kansas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.09 of those hours.
38.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Kansas average 48.1%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
1306/22
1205/24
1103/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 36 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
1J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
19D
8E
6F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
March 11, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 11 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 29 residents with 12 residents included in the sample and three residents reviewed for accident hazards. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide resident centered analysis after falls and interventions aimed to prevent falls for Resident (R)3, who had multiple falls with incomplete investigations of the causal factors and implementation of interventions to prevent further falls.
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 29 residents. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to have Registered Nurse (RN) coverage for at least eight continuous hours daily as required. Additionally, the facility failed to employ a full-time RN to serve in the role of Director of Nurses (DON).
- F Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 29 residents. The sample included 12 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to develop and implement the core elements of antibiotic stewardship to ensure an effective infection prevention and control program including antibiotic stewardship for the residents of the facility.
- F Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 29 residents. Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to designate a staff member with the required qualification and certification as the Infection Preventionist, responsible for the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program.
- E Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 29 residents with 12 residents sampled. Based on interview and record review, the facility did not ensure completion of four residents comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments related to completion of the Care Area Assessments (CAA).
- E Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 29 residents, with 12 residents sampled. Based on interview and record review, the facility did not ensure accurate completion of five residents' Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments related to the utilization of bedrails as restraints.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 29 residents, with one medication room, three medication carts, and one treatment cart. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure safe and secure medication storage for unauthorized staff and residents when licensed nursing staff left a medication cart unlocked and unsupervised.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 29 residents. The facility identified two residents on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP-infection control interventions designed to reduce transmission of resistant organisms that employ targeted gown and glove use during high contact care). Based on record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)1's continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP- ventilation device that blows a gentle stream of air into the nose to keep the airway open during sleep) mask and R9, R7, and R6's nebulizer (a device that changes liquid medication into a mist easily inhaled into the lungs) masks were stored in a sanitary manner when not in use. The facility failed to ensure staff were wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) for EBP when doing direct care. [...]
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 29 residents. The sample included 12 residents, with one resident reviewed for dignity. Based on observation and interviews, the facility failed to ensure dependent Resident (R)20 was clothed appropriately when sitting in the TV area with her peers. Findings Included:- R20's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) from the Diagnosis tab documented diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease (progressive mental deterioration characterized by confusion and memory failure), anxiety (mental or emotional reaction characterized by apprehension, uncertainty, and irrational fear), pain, major depressive disorder (major mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness), aphasia (condition with disordered or absent language function), and dementia (a progressive mental disorder characterized by failing memory and confusion). [...]
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 29 residents. The sample included 12 residents, with five residents reviewed for unnecessary medication. Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)21's as-needed lorazepam (antianxiety medications that calm and relax people) cream had a 14-day stop date, or a specified duration with a physician's rationale for extended use.
- C Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 29 residents. The sample included 12 residents. Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to conduct a thorough facility wide assessment to determine the resources necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.
May 16, 2024Standard inspection · 12 citations
- J Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 31 residents. There were 12 residents in the sample with one reviewed for abuse. Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R) 14 remained free from neglect when the facility failed to provide the necessary care and services, including supervision required by R14 to promote his safety and well-being. On 04/14/24 at approximately 02:00 PM Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) M assisted R14 into the courtyard off the dining room. CNA M then left for the day while R14 remained outside with no ability to contact the facility or get back inside. Around supper time, at approximately 04:00 to 05:00 PM, staff noted R14's absence. CNA P found R14 outside and R14 was unresponsive. Staff brought R14 inside the facility and assessed his vital signs. [...]
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 31 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to provide a full-time Registered Nurse as Director of Nursing (DON) and failed to provide Registered Nurse (RN) coverage eight consecutive hours a day, seven days a week placing all residents who resided in the facility at risk of lack of inadequate care.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 31 residents. The sample included 12 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to implement a water management program for the Legionella disease (Legionella is a bacterium spread through mist, such as from air-conditioning units for large buildings. Adults over the age of 50 and people with weak immune systems, chronic lung disease, or heavy tobacco use are most at risk of developing pneumonia caused by legionella) and other waterborne pathogens. This placed the residents in the facility at risk for infectious disease. Findings Included: - On 05/16/24 at 11:00 AM, Maintenance Staff U verified he was not aware of any routine facility water management checks and verified the 300 hall was presently not in use. [...]
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 31 residents. The sample included 12 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure an environment free from accident hazards with staff left a gallon chemical bottle in an unlocked bottom cabinet in one of three kitchenettes. This placed the 12 cognitively impaired, independently mobile residents at risk for preventable accidents or injuries.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 31 residents. The sample included 12 residents with three reviewed for abuse. Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to report an incident of neglect for Resident (R) 14 to the State Agency as required. This placed the resident at risk for ongoing neglect.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 31 residents. The sample included 12 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate an incident of neglect for Resident (R)14. This placed R14 at risk for unidentified and ongoing neglect.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 31 residents. The sample included 12 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to review and revise Resident (R) 26's Care Plan with interventions for the care of R26's stasis ulcers (open wound caused by problems with blood flow (circulation ) in your leg veins) on her shins. This deficient practice placed the resident at risk for decreased quality of care due to uncommunicated care needs.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 31 residents. The sample included 12 residents, with five reviewed for unnecessary medications. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the physician acknowledged and responded to the Consultant Pharmacist's recommendation for the required stop date for Resident (R)19's as needed (PRN) antianxiety (class of medications that calm and relax people) medication. This placed R19 at risk for unintended effects related to psychotropic (alters mood or thoughts) drug medications.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 31 residents. The sample included 12 residents, with five reviewed for unnecessary medications. Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a 14-day stop date or a specified duration with rationale for R19's ongoing as-needed (PRN) antianxiety (class of medications that calm and relax people) medication. This placed R19 at risk for unintended effects related to psychotropic (alters mood or thoughts) drug medications.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 31 residents. The sample included 12 residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store medications appropriately when staff did not label Resident (R)4s' insulin (a hormone that allows cells throughout the body to uptake glucose) flex pens with the date opened and discard date on one treatment cart. These deficient practices placed the affected resident at risk for ineffective medications.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 31 residents. The sample included 12 residents with two reviewed for hospice (a type of health care that focuses on the terminally ill patient's pain and symptoms and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs at the end of life) services. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a coordinated plan of care, which coordinated care and services provided by the facility with the care and services provided by hospice, was developed and available for Resident (R)12. This placed R12 at risk for inappropriate end-of-life care.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 31 residents. The sample included 12 residents with five residents reviewed for immunization. Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to obtain the resident or the DPOA signed consent to receive the influenza immunizations for Resident (R) 4, R13, and R18. This placed the residents at risk for influenza infection and related complications.
June 16, 2022Standard inspection · 13 citations
- F Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 29 residents. The sample included 12 residents. Based on record review and interview the facility failed to deliver mail to the facility residents on Saturdays. This placed the residents at risk for impaired psychosocial wellbeing.
- E Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 29 residents. The sample included 12 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to revise the care plan with interventions to prevent accidents for three sampled residents, Resident (R) 11, R18, R30 and R10, who had falls. This placed the residents at risk for further injury and skin breakdown.
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 29 residents. The sample included 12 residents, with nine reviewed for falls. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to provide a safe, accident free environment when the facility failed to prevent a skin tear and loss of a toenail while getting Resident (R)19 into the facility whirlpool, failed to implement meaningful, resident centered interventions for four sampled residents, R11, R18, R30 and R10, who were at risk and had falls. The facility further failed to ensure environment was as free of hazards as possible when the facility stored chemicals in unsecured areas accessible to residents. This placed the residents at risk for falls, and accident related injury .
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 29 residents. The sample included 12 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to prepare, store, distribute, and serve food under sanitary conditions for the 29 residents in the facility who received their meals from the facility kitchen. This placed the residents at risk for foodborne illness.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 29 residents. The sample included 12 residents, with one reviewed for notification of change. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to notify the physician in a timely manner when Resident (R) 18 developed a change from her baseline/normal behaviors. This placed the resident at risk for physical decline and delayed treatment.
- D Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 29 residents. The sample included 12 residents, with one reviewed for restraints (any manual method, physical or mechanical device, equipment, or material that is attached or adjacent to the resident's body, cannot be removed easily by the resident, and restricts the resident's freedom of movement or normal access to his/her body). Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to provide a physician's order and an assessment for Resident (R) 30's a merry-walker (an enclosed framed wheeled walker), placing the resident at risk for complications related to physical restraints.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 29 residents. The sample included 12 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to report an injury of unknown origin to administration staff for one sampled resident, Resident (R) 19, who had a skin tear of unknown origin on his right hand. This placed the resident at risk for further injury and unidentified abuse or mistreatment.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 29 residents. The sample included 12 residents with two reviewed for skin issues. Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide preventative interventions related to skin issues for two sampled residents, Resident (R)25 who developed a non-pressure skin issues and R19, who experienced a skin tear of unknown origin. This deficient practice placed R25 and R19 at increased risk for skin injuries.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 29 residents. The sample included 12 residents with two reviewed for pain. Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide interventions during wound care to manage Resident (R) 25's distress and pain. This placed the resident at risk for prolonged and unnecessary pain or distress.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 29 residents. The sample included 12 residents with one reviewed for side rails. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to assess Resident (R) 17's bed side rails for safety, This deficient practice placed R17 at risk for entrapment or injury.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 29 residents. The sample included 12 residents with five reviewed for unnecessary medications. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to respond to the consultant pharmacist (CP) notification of the inappropriate diagnosis for antipsychotic medications (type of psychiatric medication which are available on prescription to treat psychosis and are licensed to treat certain types of mental illness) for two of five residents reviewed, Resident (R)5 and R10. This deficient practice placed R10 and R5 at risk for continued use of antipsychotic medications without an appropriate diagnosis.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 29 residents. The sample included 12 residents with five reviewed for unnecessary medications. Based on observation, interview, and record review two of five residents reviewed, Resident (R)5 and R10 had an inappropriate diagnosis for antipsychotic medications (type of psychiatric medication which are available on prescription to treat psychosis and are licensed to treat certain types of mental illness). This deficient practice placed R5 and R10 at risk for continued use of antipsychotic medications without an appropriate diagnosis.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 29 residents. The sample included 12 residents. Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure medication was administered per physician orders for Resident (R) 18, who received the wrong dosage of Sinemet (dopamine promoter medication) nine times a day for eight days. This placed R18 at risk for adverse side effects and complications related to medications errors.
Fire safety inspections
19 fire safety citations on file: 7 on May 16, 2024, 5 on June 16, 2022, 7 on October 14, 2020.
Every fire safety citation19 citations
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- F Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- E Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- E Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- E Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.21 | 4.07 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.09 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.70 | 3.60 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.03 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.09 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 38.7% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 42.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 2.96 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.42 on weekdays and 3.70 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 5.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.02 in April to June 2025 to 4.21 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.21 | 0.09 | 4.42 | 3.70 | 5.1% | 55 of 90 | 29 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.20 | 0.07 | 4.38 | 3.73 | 3.3% | 65 of 92 | 29 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.06 | 0.06 | 4.21 | 3.69 | 4.5% | 74 of 92 | 31 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.02 | 0.07 | 4.21 | 3.55 | 9.2% | 71 of 91 | 31 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Kansas, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.01 | 0.67 | 4.19 | 3.56 | 4.8% | 0.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Kansas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.9 | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.7 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.0 | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.7 | 16.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 18.1 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership data not available |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on March 11, 2026: "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."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on March 11, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on March 11, 2026: "Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on March 11, 2026: "Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Good Samaritan Society - Colonial Villa Alma, 24.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 9 citations
Common questions
- What is Phillips County Retirement Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Phillips County Retirement Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Phillips County Retirement Center get at its last inspection?
- 11 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 11, 2026. The Kansas average is 9.5.
- Has Phillips County Retirement Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Phillips County Retirement Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Phillips County Retirement Center?
- CMS lists 1 owner or manager. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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