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Kearny County Hospital Assisted Living

607 COURT PL, LAKIN, KS, 67860
(620) 355-7836
40 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections4/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
40
State license
H047101
CMS facility ID
17E531
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Kearny County Hospital Assisted Living
Legal entity
Kearny County Hospital Ltcu
Street address
607 COURT PL
City / state / ZIP
Lakin, KS 67860
Phone
(620) 355-7836
State license #
H047101

Kearny County Hospital Assisted Living is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Lakin, Kansas. It is licensed for 40 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Kansas (52 beds).

It is one of 3 senior care facilities in Lakin and 296 skilled nursing facilities across Kansas. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Kearny County Hospital Assisted Living 64 times across 6 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $69,565 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
Government - County
Administrator
Robin Allaman

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1984-03-14
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
33 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$69,565 total
Last standard inspection
2024-10-24
Nurse staffing
5.8 hours per resident per day

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
40
Licensed as
Long Term Care Unit
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2024-10-24Health inspection33 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0578
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0584
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0623
E · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0625
E · No harm found
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0636
F · No harm found
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0638
E · No harm found
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0640
E · No harm found
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0641
F · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0657
E · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0689
G · Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0712
D · No harm found
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0727
F · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0732
C · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0744
D · No harm found
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0761
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0814
F · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0835
F · No harm found
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0851
F · No harm found
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0867
F · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0881
F · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0882
F · No harm found
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0883
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0947
F · No harm found
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2024-12-06
2022-12-07Health inspection7 citations
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-01-11
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-01-11
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-01-11
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-01-11
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2023-01-11
F-0867
F · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-01-11
F-0868
F · No harm found
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2023-01-11
4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (24 citations)
2021-05-27Health inspection3 citations
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-06-02
F-0689
K · Immediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2021-06-04
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-06-07
2024-10-24Fire-safety inspection14 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-12-24
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-12-23
K-0222
E · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-12-23
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-12-18
K-0293
F · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-12-18
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-12-18
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-12-18
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-12-23
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-12-23
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-01-02
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-12-23
K-0781
D · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2024-12-23
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-12-03
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-12-23
2022-12-07Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0133
F · No harm found
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2023-01-18
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-02-25
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-02-25
2021-05-27Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0133
F · No harm found
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2021-07-15
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-08-06
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2021-08-06
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2021-08-06

Federal penalties

2024-02-20Fine$4,893
2024-02-12Fine$4,893
2024-01-22Fine$14,679
2024-01-08Fine$4,893
2024-01-02Fine$4,545
2023-12-11Fine$13,635
2023-11-06Fine$12,587
2023-09-18Fine$9,440
Total fines$69,565
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 17E531.
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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
Pulled when a report is ordered
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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