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Citizens Medical Center Ltcu

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

1625 S Franklin Avenue, Colby, KS 6770160 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
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What this means for your family

Choosing Citizens Medical Center Ltcu means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.13hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.92hrs
96%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
60%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
42%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility52.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
52.4%
US
19.5%
KS
23.2%
Thomas
20.0%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.6%
Better than Avg
Here
6.6%
US
15.5%
KS
18.1%
Thomas
27.1%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.9%
US
14.4%
KS
18.4%
Thomas
14.5%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
KS
91.7%
Thomas
95.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.5%
US
15.3%
KS
17.5%
Thomas
14.6%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
13.0%
US
12.1%
KS
6.0%
Thomas
19.5%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.0%
Better than Avg
Here
98.0%
US
81.8%
KS
75.6%
Thomas
72.8%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
KS
2.1%
Thomas
2.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

7deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (10.1)
1 complaint-triggered
$17,124 in fines

Citizens Medical Center LTCU has a concerning pattern of recurring deficiencies across multiple surveys, with one family complaint about respiratory care in 2024. The facility repeatedly struggles with medication management, fire safety systems, and care planning, with the same issues appearing across 2021, 2022, and 2024 surveys. While the facility corrects deficiencies when cited, the persistent recurrence of problems in critical areas suggests ongoing quality control challenges that families should carefully consider.

Aug 7, 2024Routine
16
0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0511Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0661Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Jun 5, 2024Complaint
1
0695Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Oct 13, 2022Routine
12
0692Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0901Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Electrical Deficiencies

Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Aug 19, 2021Routine
5
0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0582Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jun 5, 2024

$17,124

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Citizens Medical Center Ltcu

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Dixon, HeatherW-2 Managing EmployeeMccorkle, DavidW-2 Managing EmployeeStover, PhilipW-2 Managing EmployeeMccorkle, DavidOfficer / DirectorStover, PhilipOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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