Liberal, KS

Southwest Medical Center SNF

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

315 W 15th Street, Liberal, KS

(620) 629-6291

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

18

Certified beds

Average residents

6

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1987-07-31

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

3.15

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.03

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.68

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

7.93

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

0%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.2%	75.6% 22.6 pts better	81.7% 16.5 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	9.3%	11.7% 2.4 pts better	12.0% 2.7 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	2.2% 2.2 pts better	1.6% 1.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	73.5% 26.5 pts better	79.7% 20.3 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	20.4%	23.0% 2.6 pts better	23.9% 3.5 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-06-12 · Fire 2024-06-12

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-06-08 · Fire 2022-06-08

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-09-25 · Fire 2019-09-25

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2024-07-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-07-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2024-07-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-07-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-07-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-07-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-07-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-07-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-08

K908 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.

Corrected 2022-07-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-08

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2022-07-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-25

K346 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2018-02-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-25

K354 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2018-02-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-25

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2018-01-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-25

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2018-01-12

C · Minimal harm 2019-09-25

E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2018-02-01

C · Minimal harm 2019-09-25

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2018-01-23

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-07-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

F851 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-07-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-25

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2019-10-07

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Cain, Sandra

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-05-01

Cowan, Mark

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-05-01

Cowan, Mark

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-05-01

Knudsen, Dennis