PHILLIPS COUNTY RETIREMENT CENTER
PHILLIPS COUNTY RETIREMENT CENTER is a 40-bed nursing home in PHILLIPSBURG, Kansas. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 2017-04-08. It averages 29.1 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at PHILLIPS COUNTY RETIREMENT CENTER?
CMS lists 36 health-inspection deficiencies for PHILLIPS COUNTY RETIREMENT CENTER since 2022-06-16, 23 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-03-11.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-11 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G |
| 2026-03-11 | F0727, F0881, F0882 | 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. / Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. / Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F |
| 2026-03-11 | F0636, F0641, F0761, F0880 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Ensure 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E |
| 2026-03-11 | F0550, F0605 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D |
| 2026-03-11 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | C |
| 2024-05-16 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J |
| 2024-05-16 | F0727, F0880 | 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F |
| 2024-05-16 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E |
| 2024-05-16 | F0609, F0610, F0657, F0756, F0758, F0761, F0849, F0883 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / 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. / Ensure 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. / 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. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D |
| 2022-06-16 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | F |
| 2022-06-16 | F0657, F0689, F0812 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E |
| 2022-06-16 | F0580, F0604, F0609, F0684, F0697, F0700, F0756, F0758, F0760 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / Try 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. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / 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. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D |
How is PHILLIPS COUNTY RETIREMENT CENTER staffed?
| Measure | This facility | KS average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.21368 | 4.06686 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 38.7 | 48.1 |
| Average number of residents per day | 29.1 | 50.5 |
Who owns PHILLIPS COUNTY RETIREMENT CENTER?
PHILLIPS COUNTY RETIREMENT CENTER is registered with CMS as Non profit - Corporation.
Were you or a family member harmed at PHILLIPS COUNTY RETIREMENT CENTER?