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Lawrence Memorial Hospital Snf

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

325 Maine Street, Lawrence, KS 6604414 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
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What this means for your family

Choosing Lawrence Memorial Hospital Snf 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
4.32hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
9.28hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 3 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

3

measures

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.7%
Better than Avg
Here
99.7%
US
81.8%
KS
75.6%
Douglas
79.4%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.5%
Better than Avg
Here
96.5%
US
79.8%
KS
73.8%
Douglas
78.3%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.2%
Better than Avg
Here
1.2%
US
1.6%
KS
2.1%
Douglas
1.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

8deficiencies
Near state avg (10.1)

This facility shows a pattern of recurring safety and compliance issues, with fire safety systems and resident rights being the most frequent problem areas. Deficiencies include improper maintenance of sprinkler systems, fire alarm procedures, and failures to properly inform residents of their rights and bed-hold policies. While all 23 deficiencies across three surveys have been corrected, the repetition of similar fire safety violations suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent safety protocols.

Oct 14, 2024Routine
13
0575Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

0585Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0620Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

0838Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0354Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0924Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that anesthesia apparatus are tested after any adjustment, modification or repair.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0625Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

0577Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Jun 21, 2023Routine
4
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Dec 22, 2021Routine
6
0211Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0346Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0354Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0923Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Lawrence Memorial Hospital Snf

Organization Type

government

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Brown, PatrickManaging Control - Governing BodyCash, TamaraManaging Control - Governing BodyChestnut, RobertManaging Control - Governing BodyD'amico, SheryleManaging Control - Governing BodyJohnson, RussellManaging Control - Governing Body
Source: Medicare provider data

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