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Nursing homes in Seward County, Kansas
Seward County, Kansas, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 114 certified beds.
67% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 88 health deficiencies over three cycles, 77.2 per 100 beds against 45.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $253K across 6 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 | Seward County | Kansas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 296 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 67% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 77.2 | 45.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $253K | $6.1M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Medical Center SNF | Liberal | 18 | 3 | 3 | — | 15 | 83.3 | — | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Good Samaritan-Liberal | Liberal | 45 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 39 | 86.7 | $95K | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Wheatridge Park Care Center | Liberal | 51 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 34 | 66.7 | $159K | 16 Sep 2024 |
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. | 7 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 4 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 4 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 4 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 1 |
| Government | 1 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Good Samaritan Society (1), Frontline Management (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Seward County, Kansas?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 114 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Seward County have the highest CMS ratings?
Southwest Medical Center SNF (3 stars), Good Samaritan-Liberal (2 stars), Wheatridge Park Care Center (1 stars)
How do Seward County nursing homes compare with Kansas?
67% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 77.2 per 100 beds against 45.1 statewide.