Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu
Nursing Home · Wakeeney, KS
CMS certification number17A020
Contact & location
320 N 13Th STWakeeney, KS 67672
Trego County
- Phone
- (785) 743-2182
- ZIP code
- 67672 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 37
- Residents per day
- 31.8 (86% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Legal name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
- Medicare certified since
- March 31, 1974
- Participates in
- 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
- 5.35 (state 4.07 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.95 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.13 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.28 (state 2.70 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.46 (state 3.60 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 26.5 (state 48.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 33.3 (state 42.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 4, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 9.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 18 health · 41 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | 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 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-11-17 |
| 2025-06-04 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-06-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-06-04 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-06-04 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-06-04 | 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 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-06-04 | 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 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-06-04 | 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 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-06-04 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-18 |
| 2023-09-20 | 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 2023-10-05 |
| 2023-09-20 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-05 |
| 2023-09-20 | 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 2023-10-05 |
| 2023-09-20 | 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 2023-10-05 |
| 2023-09-20 | 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 2023-10-05 |
| 2023-09-20 | 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 2023-10-05 |
| 2023-09-20 | 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 2023-10-05 |
| 2023-09-20 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-05 |
| 2022-05-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-09 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Data Not Available |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu?
Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu has a 4-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 Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu have?
It has 37 certified beds and cares for about 32 residents per day.
Has Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu?
(785) 743-2182. The facility is located at 320 N 13Th ST, Wakeeney, KS 67672.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.