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A+
Excellent

SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER SNF

315 W 15TH STREET · LIBERAL, KS 67905

6206296291 · Government - County

18 beds6.2 residents44 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
A+
Excellent
Total Staff
A+
Excellent
RN Staff
A+
Excellent
Overall
✓CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✓Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER SNF receives an overall staffing grade of A+ (Excellent). With 8.0596 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility meets the CMS staffing benchmark and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 4.16 HPRD above the national average.

Weekend staffing stays relatively consistent — dropping -0.48% compared to weekdays. The facility has low agency staff usage (0.16% of hours), suggesting a mostly permanent workforce.

Staffing levels have remained relatively stable over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (2)

⚠️Had 2 days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter. While below the 4-day threshold for an auto 1-star rating, any zero-RN day is a concern.
📊Staffing levels are highly variable day to day (consistency score: 1.5247). This means the care experience can be very different depending on the day.

✨ Strengths (4)

✅Meets the CMS staffing benchmark (≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✅Low agency staff usage (0.16%) — mostly permanent, familiar staff
✅Consistent weekend staffing — only -0.48% drop-off
Total Nurse HPRD
8.0596hrs/resident/day▲ 4.16
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
3.2818hrs/resident/day▲ 2.60
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
-0.48%
8.0487 weekday → 8.0874 weekend
Agency Staff
0.16%
0.39% of RN hours from contractors
Days with Zero RN
2days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
3.7136hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
1.0642hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
1.5247std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Seward County Average+2.94 HPRD
5.12
08.06 HPRD
vs. Kansas State Average+3.98 HPRD
4.08
08.06 HPRD
vs. National Average+4.16 HPRD
3.90
08.06 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

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SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER SNF ★
LIBERAL · This facility
—
A+
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WHEATRIDGE PARK CARE CENTER
LIBERAL
0.8 mi
B
3.65210.6109★☆☆☆☆
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - LIBERAL
LIBERAL
0.9 mi
B
3.65991.1764★★☆☆☆
Garden Valley Retirement Village
GARDEN CITY
63.1 mi
C
3.34870.8599★★★★★
SUNPORCH OF DODGE CITY
DODGE CITY
68.4 mi
B
3.70910.5777★★★☆☆
TRINITY MANOR
DODGE CITY
70.9 mi
C
3.34250.9139★★★★☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

2
Inspections
8
Total Deficiencies
$0
Fines Assessed
Jun 12, 2024Health
7 deficiencies cited
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Sep 25, 2019Health
1 deficiency cited
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CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.