Phillips County Retirement Center
1300 State Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661 · (785) 543-2131
Non profit - Corporation · 40 certified beds
Phillips County Retirement Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 11 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Kansas average is 9.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 11, 2026 found 11 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 11, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.March 11, 2026 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.March 11, 2026 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.March 11, 2026 · F0882 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.March 11, 2026 · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.March 11, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.March 11, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 11, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.March 11, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.March 11, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.March 11, 2026 · F0838 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 11, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Kansas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.21 | 4.07 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.09 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.09 | 0.65 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.03 | 2.70 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 38.7% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 40 |
| Average residents per day | 29.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Logan Manor Community Health Services Logan · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan - Ellis Ellis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan - Hays Hays · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Via Christi Village Hays KS LLC Hays · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Dawson Place Hill City · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Phillips County Retirement Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.