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Southwest Medical Center SNF
315 W 15th Street, Liberal, KS 67905620629629118 certified beds · 3 residentsGovernment - CountyMedicare
Surveys on file
3
since 2022
Deficiencies
15
● 1● 14● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-04-22
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing —
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | Standard | 170 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-12 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-06-08 | Standard | 000 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-02Record 175163-20260422-F553
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-05Record 175163-20260422-F628
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-05Record 175163-20260422-F655
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-05Record 175163-20260422-F686
F727Have 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-05Record 175163-20260422-F727
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-05Record 175163-20260422-F761
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-05Record 175163-20260422-F880
F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Records
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-05Record 175163-20260422-F851
F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-17Record 175163-20240612-F636
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-17Record 175163-20240612-F812
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-17Record 175163-20240612-F814
F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-17Record 175163-20240612-F851
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-17Record 175163-20240612-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-17Record 175163-20240612-F883
F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-17Record 175163-20240612-F947
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cain, Sandra Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cowan, Mark Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cowan, Mark Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Knudsen, Dennis Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lara, Jose Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Love, Ivanhoe Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mckee, Tony Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Moree, Keeley Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Noblejas, Maria Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sander, Dennis Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| West, John Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Williams, Amber Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Williams, Amber Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Kansas.
No county cost figures on file for Seward.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatridge Park Care Center Liberal | 0.8 mi | 2024-09-16 | 1213 |
| Good Samaritan-Liberal Liberal | 0.9 mi | 2026-06-24 | 0218 |
| Stevens County Hospital Ltcu DBA Pioneer Manor Hugoton | 24.3 mi | 2026-02-04 | 0163 |
| Beaver County Nursing Home Beaver | 28.7 mi | 2024-12-12 | 071 |
| Meade District Hosp Ltcu DBA Lone Tree Retirement Meade | 36.8 mi | 2025-08-21 | 171 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |