Citizens Medical Center Ltcu
Nursing Home · Colby, KS
CMS certification number175554
Contact & location
1625 S Franklin AvenueColby, KS 67701
Thomas County
- Phone
- (785) 462-8295
- ZIP code
- 67701 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day
- 43.1 (72% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Citizens Medical Center INC
- Medicare certified since
- January 19, 2017
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- 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
- 4.07 (state 4.07 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.24 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.15 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.68 (state 2.70 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.37 (state 3.60 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 47.4 (state 48.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 38.5 (state 42.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 7, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 17 health · 17 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-07 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-16 |
| 2024-08-07 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-16 |
| 2024-08-07 | 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 2024-08-16 |
| 2024-08-07 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-16 |
| 2024-08-07 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-16 |
| 2024-08-07 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-16 |
| 2024-08-07 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-16 |
| 2024-06-05 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2022-10-13 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2022-11-05 |
| 2022-10-13 | 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 2022-11-05 |
| 2022-10-13 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-05 |
| 2022-10-13 | 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 2022-11-05 |
| 2022-10-13 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-05 |
| 2021-08-19 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-30 |
| 2021-08-19 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-30 |
| 2021-08-19 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-30 |
| 2021-08-19 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-30 |
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 $17,124 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-05 | Fine | $17,124 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| McCorkle, David (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stover, Philip (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Citizens Medical Center INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McCorkle, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stover, Philip (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dixon, Heather (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McCorkle, David (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stover, Philip (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Citizens Medical Center Ltcu?
Citizens Medical Center Ltcu has a 5-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 Citizens Medical Center Ltcu have?
It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 43 residents per day.
Has Citizens Medical Center Ltcu been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $17,124 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Citizens Medical Center Ltcu?
(785) 462-8295. The facility is located at 1625 S Franklin Avenue, Colby, KS 67701.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.