LINN COMMUNITY NURSING HOME

CCN 175494 · LINN COMMUNITY NURSING HOME INC · Non profit - Corporation · 42 certified beds · Washington · KS


LINN COMMUNITY NURSING HOME is a 42-bed nursing home in LINN, Kansas. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 2007-06-01. It averages 38.8 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at LINN COMMUNITY NURSING HOME?

CMS lists 20 health-inspection deficiencies for LINN COMMUNITY NURSING HOME since 2023-01-30, 15 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 2026-02-25.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-02-25F0812, F0838Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / 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.F
2026-02-25F0849, F0880Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2025-07-02F0609, F0610Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D
2024-06-05F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2024-06-05F0812, F0880Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2024-06-05F0756, F0758, F0883Ensure 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. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E
2024-06-05F0625, F0661, F0699Notify 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. / Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. / Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.D
2023-01-30F0812, F0880Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2023-01-30F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E
2023-01-30F0550, F0684Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D

Why was LINN COMMUNITY NURSING HOME fined?

DateTypeAmount
2024-06-05Fine$10,036

How is LINN COMMUNITY NURSING HOME staffed relative to the KS average?

MeasureThis facilityKS average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.375134.06686
Total nursing staff turnover (%)51.148.1
Average number of residents per day38.850.5

Who owns LINN COMMUNITY NURSING HOME?

LINN COMMUNITY NURSING HOME is registered with CMS as Non profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name LINN COMMUNITY NURSING HOME INC.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
CORPORATE DIRECTORHATESOHL, PAULETTE, HOCH-ALTWEGG, AMY, VOELKER, LISAsince 02/08/2020
CORPORATE OFFICERDIECKMANN, JACKIE, SCHMALE, KAREN, VOELKER, GERALDsince 04/23/2007
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLHOCH-ALTWEGG, AMYsince 02/08/2020

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