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Nursing homes in Thomas County, Kansas
Thomas County, Kansas, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 100 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 43 health deficiencies over three cycles, 43.0 per 100 beds against 45.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $58K across 2 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 | Thomas County | Kansas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 296 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 43.0 | 45.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $58K | $6.1M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Medical Center Ltcu | Colby | 60 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 28.3 | $17K | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Colby Operator, LLC | Colby | 40 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 65.0 | $40K | 11 Jun 2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 3 |
| F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | 2 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 2 |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 1 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Mission Health Communities (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Thomas County, Kansas?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 100 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Thomas County have the highest CMS ratings?
Citizens Medical Center Ltcu (5 stars), Colby Operator, LLC (1 stars)
How do Thomas County nursing homes compare with Kansas?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 43.0 per 100 beds against 45.1 statewide.