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211 East Earl Street Leoti, KS 67861 · Wichita County
CMS certification number 17E011 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Wichita County Health Center Ltcu a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Wichita County Health Center Ltcu as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the Kansas average of 3.1.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
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About this nursing home
Paying for care at Wichita County Health Center Ltcu: Medicare and Medicaid
Wichita County Health Center Ltcu is certified for Medicaid but not Medicare, so Medicare won't pay for a rehab stay here after a hospital discharge. It can serve long-term residents covered by Kansas Medicaid.
This home is located in a hospital.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on June 3, 2025 and found 6 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 30 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 30 citations at Wichita County Health Center Ltcu across 3 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 26 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 4 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were resident rights (8) and pharmacy service (7). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "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" (tag F0801, level F, June 3, 2025).
June 3, 2025 · 6 citations
FEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CPost nurse staffing information every day.
CElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
September 20, 2023 · 15 citations
FEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
FEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
DNotify 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.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DImplement 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.
DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CGive residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
CAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
July 14, 2022 · 9 citations
FHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
FTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
FHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
EEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
DProvide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Questions to ask on a tour of Wichita County Health Center Ltcu
- What do families most often ask you about before moving in?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 3/5 | 3/5 | — | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 4/5 | 3/5 | — | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near Wichita County Health Center Ltcu
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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0.2 mi
Wichita County Health Center LeotiEmergency roomMedian ER visit 2h 4m for patients treated and sent home
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21.1 mi
Greeley County Health Services TribuneEmergency roomMedian ER visit 2h 12m for patients treated and sent home
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24.7 mi
Scott County Hospital Scott CityEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 1h 51m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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