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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Phillips County Retirement Center

1300 State Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661

Phillips County Retirement Center, a 40-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Phillipsburg, KS, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #263 of 294 rated homes in KS on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#263 of 294
In-state rank among rated KS homes
4.21
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
36
Inspection findings · 2 serious

The verdict

Phillips County Retirement Center, a 40-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Phillipsburg, KS, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #263 of 294 rated homes in KS on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#263 of 294
In-state rank among rated KS homes
4.21
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
36
Inspection findings · 2 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 296 KS nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
17E658
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicaid
Beds
40
Residents
29
In Hospital
No
County
Phillips
Last Inspection
Mar 11, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 4.21 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.09 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.09
CNA Hours
3.03
Total Nursing Hours
4.21 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.00
Nursing Turnover
38.7%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Phillips County Retirement Center

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Phillips County Retirement Center ranks #263 of 294 rated nursing homes in KS on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Phillips County Retirement Center operates 40 certified beds in Phillipsburg, KS with approximately 29 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 1★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 36 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Per resident day, this facility reports 4.21 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.09 RN hours.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicaid" provider, Phillips County Retirement Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 38.7% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (36 most recent)

C - Widespread - No harm Mar 11, 2026 Tag: 0838

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.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 26, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 11, 2026 Tag: 0605

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 31, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 11, 2026 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 31, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 11, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 31, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 11, 2026 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 31, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 11, 2026 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 26, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 11, 2026 Tag: 0636

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 27, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 11, 2026 Tag: 0882

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 22, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 11, 2026 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 26, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 11, 2026 Tag: 0727

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.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2026

G - Isolated - Actual harm Mar 11, 2026 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 31, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2024 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2024 Tag: 0849

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.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2024 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2024 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2024 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2024 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2024 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 16, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm May 16, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm May 16, 2024 Tag: 0727

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.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2024

J - Isolated - Jeopardy May 16, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0700

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0604

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2022

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0576

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 12.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 8.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 7.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 8.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 3.1% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 93.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 58.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 7.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 50.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Phillips County Retirement Center, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Phillips County Retirement Center

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The KS registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View KS registry
  • Peer homes near 40 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in KS. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Phillips County Retirement Center?
Phillips County Retirement Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (3★).
Where does Phillips County Retirement Center rank among nursing homes in KS?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Phillips County Retirement Center ranks 263rd among 294 rated nursing homes in KS (#263 of 294). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Phillips County Retirement Center?
Phillips County Retirement Center reports 4.21 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.09 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 38.7%.
How many beds does Phillips County Retirement Center have?
Phillips County Retirement Center has 40 certified beds with approximately 29 residents. The facility is located at 1300 State Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661.
Does Phillips County Retirement Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Phillips County Retirement Center has 36 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Phillips County Retirement Center received any fines or penalties?
No, Phillips County Retirement Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Phillips County Retirement Center?
Phillips County Retirement Center is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicaid".
When was Phillips County Retirement Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Phillips County Retirement Center was on Mar 11, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Phillips County Retirement Center?
Phillips County Retirement Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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