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Nursing homes in Barton County, Kansas
Barton County, Kansas, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 136 certified beds.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 76 health deficiencies over three cycles, 55.9 per 100 beds against 45.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $112K across 8 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Barton County | Kansas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 296 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 55.9 | 45.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $112K | $6.1M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azria Health Great Bend | Great Bend | 85 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 38.8 | $60K | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Medicalodges Great Bendabuse icon | Great Bend | 51 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 43 | 84.3 | $52K | 20 May 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 9 |
| F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | 5 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 4 |
| F0761 | 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. | 4 |
| F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
Chains present: Azria Health (1), Medicalodges, Inc. (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Barton County, Kansas?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 136 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Barton County have the highest CMS ratings?
Azria Health Great Bend (2 stars), Medicalodges Great Bend (2 stars)
How do Barton County nursing homes compare with Kansas?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 55.9 per 100 beds against 45.1 statewide.