Nursing homes in Liberal, KS
Liberal, KS has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 2 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Medical Center SNF315 W 15th Street · Government - County | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | Not available | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 18 | None |
| Wheatridge Park Care Center1501 S Holly Dr · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 51 | 2 ($158,640) |
| Good Samaritan-Liberal2160 Zinnia Lane · Non profit - CorporationSpecial Focus Facility | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | 45 | 4 ($94,784) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Kansas, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Liberal
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 24, 2026 · Good Samaritan-Liberal · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.June 24, 2026 · Good Samaritan-Liberal · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.June 24, 2026 · Good Samaritan-Liberal · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.June 24, 2026 · Good Samaritan-Liberal · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.June 24, 2026 · Good Samaritan-Liberal · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.June 24, 2026 · Good Samaritan-Liberal · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 24, 2026 · Good Samaritan-Liberal · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 24, 2026 · Good Samaritan-Liberal · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.June 24, 2026 · Good Samaritan-Liberal · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 24, 2026 · Good Samaritan-Liberal · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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Questions about nursing homes in Liberal
Which nursing home in Liberal has the highest Medicare rating?
Southwest Medical Center SNF has the highest overall rating in Liberal: 3 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Liberal have been fined?
2 of the 3 have been fined in the last three years, $253,424 in all. The most was $158,640, at Wheatridge Park Care Center.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Liberal?
Good Samaritan-Liberal is a Special Focus Facility. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.
Which nursing home in Liberal is the largest?
Wheatridge Park Care Center, with 51 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.