SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER SNF — Nursing Home in LIBERAL, KS
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 18 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 4.3 |
| CMS Certification Number | 175163 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 9.90 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 4.42 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER SNF had 7 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (June 12, 2024).
Inspection Findings — June 12, 2024
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Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (Level D)Corrected — July 17, 2024
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — July 17, 2024
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Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (Level F)Corrected — July 17, 2024
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — July 17, 2024
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Level D)Corrected — July 17, 2024
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Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. (Level F)Corrected — July 17, 2024
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Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. (Level F)Corrected — July 17, 2024
Southwest Medical Center SNF is a 18-bed nursing home in Liberal, Kansas. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 9.9 hours per resident day, above the Kansas average of 4.1. Its most recent inspection, in June 2024, cited 7 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility appears to have relatively strong nurse staffing, which can help with daily care and supervision. It would be worth asking what specific steps the nursing home has taken to address the recent inspection items, especially those involving infection prevention, food handling, resident assessments, and nurse aide training.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER SNF Medicare and Medicaid certified?
SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER SNF is Medicare certified and not Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER SNF's CMS star rating?
SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER SNF has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER SNF?
SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER SNF reports 9.89746 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER SNF had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER SNF had 7 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER SNF have?
SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER SNF has 18 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- WHEATRIDGE PARK CARE CENTER — 1/5 — 0.8 mi
- GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - LIBERAL — 2/5 — 0.9 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.