KEARNY COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU
607 COURT PL, Lakin, KS 67860
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How KEARNY COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU Compares
KEARNY COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU is a 40-bed government-owned nursing facility in Lakin, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.0%) is below the Kansas average of 4.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 40 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 49% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.6% — worse than the Kansas average of 18.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.1% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Kansas average of 4.4% (100% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask KEARNY COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing KEARNY COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU with other nursing homes in Lakin.
How is KEARNY COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is KEARNY COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.1% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help KEARNY COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.0% here versus 4.4% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is KEARNY COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 49% occupancy across 40 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at KEARNY COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at KEARNY COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Lakin
Lakin sits in Kearny County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 588 (15.2%)
- Median age
- 35.5 years
- Median household income
- $46,464
- Median home value
- $91,200
Demographics for Kearny County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lakin.
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