Wichita County Health Center Ltcu
211 East Earl Street, Leoti, KS 67861 · Wichita County · (620) 375-2233
4 certified beds, about 5 residents a day · Government - County · Medicaid since 1974
Inside a hospital Certified for Medicaid
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
Not rated
CMS note: Not enough data available to calculate a star rating.
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 17E011 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 3, 2025, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Kansas average is 9.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 30 health citations since July 2022 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
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.
907/22
1509/23
606/25
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 30 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
15D
2E
9F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
4C
June 3, 2025Standard inspection · 6 citations
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 10 residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to employ a full-time Certified Dietary Manager for the 10 residents who received their meals from the facility kitchen. This deficient practice placed the residents at risk of not receiving adequate nutrition.
- F 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 10 residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, and serve food in a sanitary condition for 10 residents who reside in the facility and received meals from the facility's kitchen, placing them at risk for foodborne illness.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 10 residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a Bed Hold Notice to Resident (R) 2 or her representative, upon transfer and admission to a hospital. This deficient practice placed R2 at risk of not being permitted to return and resume residence in the nursing facility.
- 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 10 residents. The sample included eight residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to date insulin (a hormone that lowers the level of glucose in the blood) subcutaneous (beneath the skin) injectable pens with an open date and expiration date for Resident (R) 2 and R6. This deficient practice placed the residents at risk of receiving outdated medication that may cause adverse consequences.
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 10 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to display accurate nursing personnel hours for staff responsible for providing direct care accessible to residents and visitors.
- C Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 10 residents. Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to submit complete and accurate staff information through the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) as required.
September 20, 2023Standard inspection · 15 citations
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of eight residents. The sample included eight residents. Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure licensed nursing staff had appropriate competencies and skill sets to provide nursing and related services to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. This placed all residents at risk for decreased quality of care.
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of eight residents. The sample included eight residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to employ a full time certified dietary manager for the eight residents who resided in the facility and received meals from the facility kitchen. This deficient practice placed the eight residents at risk for receiving inadequate nutrition.
- F 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 eight residents. The sample included eight residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to monitor refrigerator temperatures, sanitation during dishwashing, and failed to ensure thorough coverage of hair when serving meals. This deficient practice placed the eight residents of the facility at risk for food borne illness.
- F Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of eight residents. Based on interview, and record review the facility failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information through Payroll Based Journaling (PBJ) when the facility failed to submit staffing hour data for all direct care personnel as required.
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of eight residents. The sample included eight residents. Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R) 8 had a physician's order and was assessed for the ability to safely self- administer topical (on the surface of the body) medication, which placed R8 at risk of improper use of medication and related side effects.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of eight residents. The sample included eight residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to notify the state Long Term Care Ombudsan (LTCO) of Resident (R)3's discharge to a hospital in July 2023. This deficient practice placed R3 at risk for impaired rights due to decreased oversight of transfers.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of eight residents. The sample included eight residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide a copy of the Bed Hold notice to Resident (R)3, or her representative, upon discharge to a hospital in July 2023. This deficient practice place R3 at risk to not be allowed to return to their same room upon discharge from the hospital.
- 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 eight resident. The sample included eight residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to revise the care plan with effective interventions for Resident (R) 8 who had over 60 falls in four months. This placed R8 at risk for ongoing falls and injury due to uncommunicated care needs.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of eight residents. The sample included eight residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to document and assess a skin injury of unknown origin to Resident (R) 1 which required treatment. This deficient practice placed R1 at risk for impaired skin care and treatment for her injury and risk for further injuries.
- D 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 eight residents. The sample included eight residents. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to investigate causative factors and implement relevant interventions, including changing interventions which were ineffective, to prevent falls for Resident (R) 8 who had over 60 falls in four months and for R5. The facility further failed to assess R5 for the safe use of an electric recliner. This placed the residents at further risk of injuries from falls and preventable accidents.
- 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 eight residents. The sample included eight residents, with five reviewed for unnecessary medications. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the Consultant Pharmacist identified and reported the lack of an appropriate indication, or the required physician documentation, for Resident (R) 2's use of an antipsychotic medication (class of medications used to treat any major mental disorder characterized by a gross impairment in reality testing and other mental emotional conditions). This placed the resident at risk for inappropriate use of an antipsychotic medication with side effects.
- 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 eight residents. The sample included eight residents, with five reviewed for unnecessary medications. Based on observations, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an appropriate indication, or a documented physician rationale which included the multiple unsuccessful attempts for nonpharmacological symptom management and risk versus benefits for the continued use for Resident (R)2's antipsychotic (a medication used to treat any major mental disorder characterized by a gross impairment testing). This placed R2 at risk for unintended effects related to psychotropic (alters mood or thought) 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 eight residents. The sample included eight residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to label Resident(R)3's insulin (hormone which allows cells throughout the body to uptake glucose) flex pen, stored in the medication room, with the date opened. This deficient practice placed the affected resident at risk for ineffective medications.
- C Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of eight residents. The sample included eight residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to review resident rights routinely with the eight residents of the facility.
- C Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of eight residents. The sample included eight residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to post, as required, the past three years of survey and complaint review results (a 2567 form) in a public place accessible to residents and the public.
July 14, 2022Standard inspection · 9 citations
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of eight residents and the sample included all eight. Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to resolve grievances recorded during Resident Council meetings and failed to inform the resident's how to file a grievance. This placed the residents at the facility at risk for unresolved grievances and decreased quality of life.
- F 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 eight residents. The sample included eight residents, with eight reviewed for side rails. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to assess Resident (R)9's, R2, R4, R3, R 1, R5, R7, and R8 side rails for safe use and failed to ensure the openings (gaps) in the siderails met stardards of practice to prevent entrapment. This placed the residents at risk for injury.
- F Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of eight residents. The sample included eight residents. Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to ensure their Medical Director attended the Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) Committee quarterly meetings, and the facility failed to have quarterly meetings. This placed the eight residents who resided in the facility at risk for lack of quality care.
- 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 eight residents. The sample included eight residents, with eight reviewed for accidents/side rails. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to update Resident (R)9, R2, R4, R3, R1, R5, and R8s' care plan for the use of side rails. This placed the affected residents at risk for risk of side rail related injuries and uncommunicated care needs.
- 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 had a census of eight residents. The sample included eight residents and one medication room Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to discard expired stock medication in one medication room. This placed these residents at risk for ineffective medications.
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of eight residents. The sample included eight residents. Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to assess Resident (R) 8, R9 and R7 for the ability to self-administer his own medications safely. This deficient practice placed R8 at risk for medication errors and adverse effects.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of eight residents. The sample included eight residents. Based on observation, interview and record review the facility's pharmacy failed to provide the correct dosage packaging of Lyrica (used to treat pain from nerve damage, anxiety, or seizures) for Resident (R) 7, when the pharmacy packaged the total Lyrica dose for a three times a day dosing into one blister pack. This deficient practice contributed to a medication error which caused lethargy (drowsiness or aversion to activity as is induced by disease, injury, or drugs) and R7 was hospitalized overnight for observation.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of eight residents. The sample included eight residents. Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure Resident (R) 7 received the correct dosage of Lyrica (used to treat pain from nerve damage, anxiety, or seizures) per physician orders. This deficient practice caused lethargy (drowsiness or aversion to activity as iinduced by disease, injury, or drugs) and R7 was hospitalized overnight for observation.
- D Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of eight residents. The sample included eight residents with one reviewed for dental care. Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to offer and/or provide timely dental assessment and care for Resident R(9). This placed R9 at risk for weight loss, and dental issues.
Fire safety inspections
17 fire safety citations on file: 3 on June 3, 2025, 11 on September 20, 2023, 3 on July 14, 2022.
Every fire safety citation17 citations
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 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.
- E To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
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) | not reported | 4.07 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | not reported | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | not reported | 3.60 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | not reported | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | not reported | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 48.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 42.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS note on this home's staffing data: This facility submitted data that did not meet the criteria required to calculate a staffing measure.
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 April to June 2025, nursing staff hours per resident were 8.22 on weekdays and 6.98 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 16% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 25.5% of nursing hours, against 6.0% nationally.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 7.87 | 2.09 | 8.22 | 6.98 | 25.5% | 0 of 91 | 10 |
| United States, Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.78 | 0.62 | 3.96 | 3.33 | 6.0% | 0.5% of days | |
| Kansas, Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.04 | 0.67 | 4.24 | 3.54 | 5.3% | 0.9% 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.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
Official wage estimates for Kansas
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.27 | $17.41 to $21.24 | 24,610 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.69 | $27.05 to $33.40 | 7,530 |
| Registered nurses | $38.14 | $35.24 to $45.53 | 33,800 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
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 | 13.0 | 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 | 4.2 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.7 | 16.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 34.8 | 18.1 | 15.4 |
Short-term rehab results
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Wichita County Health Center Ltcu's Medicare short-stay residents. How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
CMS reports none of these results for this home: This nursing home is not required to submit data for the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
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 do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on June 3, 2025: "Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on 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."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on 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."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on September 20, 2023: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Greeley County Hospital Ltcu Tribune, 23.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Park Lane Nursing Home Scott City, 24.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 19 citations
Common questions
- What is Wichita County Health Center Ltcu's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Wichita County Health Center Ltcu 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, no for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Wichita County Health Center Ltcu get at its last inspection?
- 6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 3, 2025. The Kansas average is 9.5.
- Has Wichita County Health Center Ltcu been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Wichita County Health Center Ltcu 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 Wichita County Health Center Ltcu?
- 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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