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Sheridan County Hospital Ltcu

826 18TH STREET, BOX 167, HOXIE, KS, 67740
(785) 675-3281
32 licensed beds
★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections5/5 staffing1/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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826 18th Street, Box 167
Hoxie, KS 67740
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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
32
State license
H090101
CMS facility ID
17E424
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Sheridan County Hospital Ltcu
Street address
826 18TH STREET, BOX 167
City / state / ZIP
Hoxie, KS 67740
Phone
(785) 675-3281
State license #
H090101

About this facility — Sheridan County Hospital Ltcu

Sheridan County Hospital Ltcu is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Hoxie, Kansas. It is licensed for 32 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Kansas (52 beds).

It is one of 1 senior care facility in Hoxie 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 Sheridan County Hospital Ltcu 53 times across 9 inspections in the last three years; no federal fines are on record. 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.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
Non profit - Other
Administrator
Chad Koster

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1977-12-01
CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
7 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-10-22
Nurse staffing
5.5 hours per resident per day

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
32
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.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.
2025-10-22Health inspection7 citations
F-0605
D · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-12-02
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 2025-12-02
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 2025-12-02
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 2025-12-02
F-0849
D · No harm found
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2025-12-02
F-0851
C · No harm found
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2025-12-02
F-0881
D · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-12-02
2024-11-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-21
7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (45 citations)
2024-05-23Health inspection4 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 2024-06-19
F-0689
G · Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-19
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 2024-06-19
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-19
2024-02-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-02-23
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-23
2023-08-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-09-13
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-09-13
F-0688
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2023-09-13
2022-07-14Health inspection3 citations
F-0687
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2022-08-17
F-0868
F · No harm found
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2022-08-17
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-08-17
2025-10-22Fire-safety inspection14 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-12-24
E-0036
F · No harm found
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2025-12-24
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2026-01-12
K-0111
E · No harm found
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
Corrected 2026-01-12
K-0131
E · No harm found
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Corrected 2026-01-12
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2026-01-12
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2026-01-12
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-12
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-01-12
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-01-12
K-0753
F · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2026-01-12
K-0761
D · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2026-01-12
K-0908
F · No harm found
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
Corrected 2026-01-12
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-01-12
2024-05-23Fire-safety inspection16 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-09-05
E-0036
F · No harm found
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2024-09-10
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-09-10
K-0131
F · No harm found
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Corrected 2024-09-05
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-09-05
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-09-05
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-09-17
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-09-16
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-09-05
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-09-05
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-09-10
K-0741
D · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-09-16
K-0761
E · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-09-16
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-09-05
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-09-05
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-09-05
2022-07-14Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2022-10-11
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-10-11
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2022-10-11
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 17E424.

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Original records

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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