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CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER LTCU

1625 S FRANKLIN AVENUE, COLBY, KS 67701
Score: 74 / 100

With a score of 74/100 and a B grade, Citizens Medical Center Ltcu is a well-regarded option in Colby, Kansas. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 73th percentile statewide.

Staffing at Citizens Medical Center Ltcu is near the national average, with 3.93 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 17 deficiencies at Citizens Medical Center Ltcu, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ 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 3.93 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.27 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.14 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.52 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.23 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.92 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

17
Total Deficiencies
Aug 6, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 16 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Aug 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0661 Severity D
    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
    Aug 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Aug 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Aug 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0756 Severity D
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develo
    Aug 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service 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 5.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 11.5% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 26.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 18.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $17,124

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 74 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 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
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
60
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 6, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7