Southwest Medical Center SNF — nursing home in Liberal, KS

Facility type: Skilled nursing facility · Medicare only
CMS provider type: Medicare
Certified beds: 18 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead.
Average residents per day: 2.9 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 175163
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Jul 31, 1987
Ownership type: Government - County
Operator (legal business name): Southwest Medical Center
CMS chain: Not part of a CMS-reported chain
Phone: (620) 629-6291
Resident & family council: None
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

6

latest Apr 22, 2026

Citations

35

15 health · 20 fire

Harm or worse

0

no immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D11	E10	F13
Minimal	A·	B·	C1

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

StaffingNot ratedfn 2

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

0

$0

Payment denials

0

Latest

—

Federal certification

Federal · CMS

Authority: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), surveyed by the state survey agency
CCN: 175163
Program: Medicare
Medicare (SNF): Certified
Medicaid (NF): No
Certified beds: 18
First approved: Jul 31, 1987
Located in a hospital: Yes
Status: Active CMS certification as of CMS release Oct 1, 2026
Evidence: Verified

State license

State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead. State coverage for Kansas.

Federal certification and the state license are different records. A nursing home is licensed by the state and, separately, certified by CMS to bill Medicare and/or Medicaid. We link them by the CCN when the state publishes it; otherwise by exact address, house number and street, or exact name within the same ZIP, and label that link as inferred. Never by name alone.

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
Apr 22, 2026	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	10	Potential harm	—	Open →
Apr 22, 2026	Health	Health Standard	8	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jun 12, 2024	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	8	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jun 12, 2024	Health	Health Standard	7	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jun 8, 2022	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jun 8, 2022	Health	Health Standard	0	No citations	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

No fines or payment denials in the CMS Penalties file for this CCN.

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D11	E10	F13
Minimal	A·	B·	C1

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction
Apr 22, 2026	E-0015	Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jun 26, 2026
Apr 22, 2026	E-0041	Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jun 26, 2026
Apr 22, 2026	K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jun 26, 2026
Apr 22, 2026	K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jun 12, 2026
Apr 22, 2026	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jun 23, 2026
Apr 22, 2026	K-0355	Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 26, 2026
Apr 22, 2026	K-0511	Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 12, 2026
Apr 22, 2026	K-0531	Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. Services Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 26, 2026
Apr 22, 2026	K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 2, 2026
Apr 22, 2026	K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 12, 2026
Apr 22, 2026	F-0553	Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 2, 2026
Apr 22, 2026	F-0628	Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 5, 2026
Apr 22, 2026	F-0655	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 Deficiencies · Clinical care	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jun 5, 2026
Apr 22, 2026	F-0686	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 5, 2026
Apr 22, 2026	F-0727	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 Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jun 5, 2026
Apr 22, 2026	F-0761	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 Deficiencies · Medication management	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jun 5, 2026
Apr 22, 2026	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jun 5, 2026
Apr 22, 2026	F-0851	Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Administration & records	C · Minimal Widespread	Corrected Jun 5, 2026
Jun 12, 2024	E-0006	Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jul 26, 2024
Jun 12, 2024	E-0030	List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 26, 2024
Jun 12, 2024	K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 26, 2024
Jun 12, 2024	K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 26, 2024
Jun 12, 2024	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 26, 2024
Jun 12, 2024	K-0355	Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 26, 2024
Jun 12, 2024	K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jul 26, 2024
Jun 12, 2024	K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 26, 2024
Jun 12, 2024	F-0636	Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 17, 2024
Jun 12, 2024	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jul 17, 2024
Jun 12, 2024	F-0814	Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jul 17, 2024
Jun 12, 2024	F-0851	Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Administration & records	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jul 17, 2024
Jun 12, 2024	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 17, 2024
Jun 12, 2024	F-0883	Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 17, 2024
Jun 12, 2024	F-0947	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 Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jul 17, 2024
Jun 8, 2022	K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 20, 2022
Jun 8, 2022	K-0908	Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Waiver granted Jul 6, 2022

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overallstate 3.1

Health inspectionsstate 2.9

StaffingNot ratedstate 3.5

Quality measuresstate 3.3

Long-stay QMNot rated

Short-stay QM

CMS ratings apply to CMS-certified nursing homes only and are relative within each state. They are not a guarantee of any individual resident’s experience.

Nurse staffing · hours per resident per day

Total nurse staffingNot reported

State avg 4.13US avg 3.90

Registered nurse (RN)Not reported

State avg 0.73US avg 0.69

Licensed practical nurseNot reported

State avg 0.66US avg 0.86

Nurse aideNot reported

State avg 2.74US avg 2.35

Weekend total nurseNot reported

State avg 3.62US avg 3.43

Reported from Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data, as published by CMS. Case-mix adjusted total: — (case-mix index —).

Staff turnover

Total nursing staff turnoverNot reported

State avg 48.0%US avg 45.3%

Registered nurse turnoverNot reported

State avg 42.6%US avg 42.5%

Administrators who leftNot reported

State avg 0US avg 1

Health survey score

Cycle 1 standard survey: Apr 22, 2026
Cycle 1 health score: 60
Total weighted score: 64

Operating entity

Southwest Medical Center

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates this facility only.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

Not part of a CMS-reported chain.

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

13

Organizations

0

Individuals

13

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Dennis Knudsen	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Apr 1, 2022
Jose Lara	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Apr 1, 2021
Ivanhoe Love	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Mar 18, 2018
Tony Mckee	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Apr 1, 2022
Maria Noblejas	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jul 1, 2021
Dennis Sander	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Apr 1, 2015
John West	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Apr 1, 2022
Amber Williams	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Sep 28, 2014
Mark Cowan	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	May 1, 2015
Sandra Cain	Individual	Managing employee	W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE	not provided	May 1, 2021
Mark Cowan	Individual	Managing employee	W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE	not provided	May 1, 2015
Keeley Moree	Individual	Managing employee	W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE	not provided	Jun 1, 2019
Amber Williams	Individual	Managing employee	W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE	not provided	Jul 1, 1997

No building or property record is linked to this facility yet. Parcel, assessor and building-permit joins will be added only where a valid site match exists.

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 315 W 15th Street, Liberal, KS 67905
ZIP: 67905
County: Seward County FIPS 20175
State: Kansas
Urban / rural (CMS): Rural

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	CMS overall	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Wheatridge Park Care Center 1501 S Holly Dr, Liberal, KS 67901 CCN 175459	1.3 km	51		Sep 16, 2024	381 IJ2 harm	$159k
Good Samaritan-Liberal 2160 Zinnia Lane, Liberal, KS 67901 CCN 175334SFF	1.4 km	45	Not rated	Jun 24, 2026	696 IJ2 harm	$149k

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	175163	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	175163	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

Record-level source links for CCN 175163

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