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Seward County, Kansas · Nursing home

Southwest Medical Center SNF

3 of 5 overall from CMS

315 W 15th Street, Liberal, KS 67905

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At a glance

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Southwest Medical Center SNF is a 18-bed nursing home in Liberal, Kansas (Seward County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.

Certified beds
18
Residents per day (average)
2.8
Certified since
1987 (39 yrs)

Government - County Participates in MedicareLocated in a hospital

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask Southwest Medical Center SNF

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. About 15.6% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Are any units closed, or are admissions limited?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
  2. What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
  3. Can we visit at a mealtime and again on a weekend?General

More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.

CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Kansas average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 8 hours. The vertical line marks the Kansas average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Kansas and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homeKansasU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Too few residents or stays to report 17.9% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Too few residents or stays to report 4.9% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Too few residents or stays to report 1.6% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Too few residents or stays to report 2.9% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Too few residents or stays to report 6.5% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Too few residents or stays to report 0.0% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Too few residents or stays to report 4.3% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Too few residents or stays to report 92.1% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Too few residents or stays to report 16.2% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Too few residents or stays to report 23.2% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Too few residents or stays to report 95.5% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Too few residents or stays to report 4.4% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Too few residents or stays to report 22.6% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Too few residents or stays to report 18.1% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Data missing or not submitted 1.80 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Data missing or not submitted 2.13 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeKansasU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.4% 76.1% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.9% 1.9% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0% 73.8% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 20.1% 22.4% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 11.6% 11.5% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 15 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Apr 22, 2026810
Jun 12, 202478
Jun 8, 202202

Kansas homes averaged 9.5 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (15)

  1. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    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.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 5, 2026)

  2. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 5, 2026)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 5, 2026)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 5, 2026)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 2, 2026)

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 5, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 5, 2026)

  3. CPotential for minimal harm, widespread

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 5, 2026)

  4. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2024)

  5. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2024)

  6. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2024)

  7. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2024)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2024)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2024)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2024)

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.

Kansas homes averaged 1.1 fines and $20,430 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within Kansas

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Southwest Medical Center SNF?

Southwest Medical Center SNF has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is not published and quality measures is 3.

How many beds does Southwest Medical Center SNF have?

Southwest Medical Center SNF has 18 certified beds. It averages 2.8 residents per day, about 15.6% of its certified beds.

Has Southwest Medical Center SNF been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

Does Southwest Medical Center SNF accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 175163. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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