Linn Community Nursing Home
Nursing Home · Linn, KS
CMS certification number175494
Contact & location
612 Third STLinn, KS 66953
Washington County
- Phone
- (785) 348-5551
- ZIP code
- 66953 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 42
- Residents per day
- 38.8 (92% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Linn Community Nursing Home INC
- Medicare certified since
- June 1, 2007
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.38 (state 4.07 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.67 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.62 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.08 (state 2.70 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.01 (state 3.60 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 51.1 (state 48.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 0.0 (state 42.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 25, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 20 health · 26 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-25 | 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. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-25 | 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. F0849 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2025-07-02 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-30 |
| 2025-07-02 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-30 |
| 2024-06-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-07-03 |
| 2024-06-05 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-03 |
| 2024-06-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-03 |
| 2024-06-05 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-03 |
| 2024-06-05 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-03 |
| 2024-06-05 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-03 |
| 2024-06-05 | 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. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-03 |
| 2024-06-05 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-03 |
| 2024-06-05 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-03 |
| 2023-01-30 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-08 |
| 2023-01-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-08 |
| 2023-01-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-08 |
| 2023-01-30 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-08 |
| 2023-01-30 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-08 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $10,036 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-05 | Fine | $10,036 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Hatesohl, Paulette (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hoch-Altwegg, Amy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Voelker, Lisa (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dieckmann, Jackie (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schmale, Karen (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Voelker, Gerald (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hoch-Altwegg, Amy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Linn Community Nursing Home?
Linn Community Nursing Home has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Kansas.
How many beds does Linn Community Nursing Home have?
It has 42 certified beds and cares for about 39 residents per day.
Has Linn Community Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $10,036 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Linn Community Nursing Home?
(785) 348-5551. The facility is located at 612 Third ST, Linn, KS 66953.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.