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PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

4851 HARVARD ROAD, LAWRENCE, KS 66049
Score: 35 / 100

With a score of 35/100, Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community ranks in the bottom tier of Kansas nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community is near the national average, with 4.04 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 51 deficiencies at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.04 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.71 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.68 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.66 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.58 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.47 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

51
Total Deficiencies
Dec 2, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 48 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0730 Severity F
    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    Dec 2, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Dec 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Dec 2, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0881 Severity F
    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    Dec 2, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0882 Severity F
    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
    Dec 2, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.9% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 10.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 4.5% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 12.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 28.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $14,901

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 35 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Certified Beds
76
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 2, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
23