SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU
826 18TH STREET, BOX 167, Hoxie, KS 67740
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU Compares
SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU is a 32-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Hoxie, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.5%) is above the Kansas average of 4.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 32 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.9% — worse than the Kansas average of 18.1% (27% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.8% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.5% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.4% (93% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU with other nursing homes in Hoxie.
How is SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU addressing its quality measures 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 SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 22.9% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 8.5% here versus 4.4% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SHERIDAN 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 SHERIDAN 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 Hoxie
Hoxie sits in Graham County, where adults 65 and older make up about 27.6% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 681 (27.6%)
- Median age
- 49.3 years
- Median household income
- $40,890
- Median home value
- $77,500
Demographics for Graham County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hoxie.
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