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Southwest Medical Center SNF

315 W 15th Street, Liberal, KS, 67905

Ownership type: Government - County.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for Southwest Medical Center SNF, with 8 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
2
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
1
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
18
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing1 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 2
15
Seward Co. avg 1.67Kansas avg 3.01This facility
This facility: 2 of 5. Seward Co. avg: 1.67. Kansas avg: 3.01.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

8
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
0
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
12019
72024
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

0 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)Not reported

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)Not reported

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)Not reported

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Cain, SandraW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Cowan, MarkW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Moree, KeeleyW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Williams, AmberW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Knudsen, DennisCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Lara, JoseCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Love, IvanhoeCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Mckee, TonyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Noblejas, MariaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Sander, DennisCORPORATE DIRECTOR
West, JohnCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Williams, AmberCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Cowan, MarkCORPORATE OFFICER

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Seward County.

315 W 15th Street, Liberal
Seward County · KS · 67905
18 certified beds37.0542, -100.9300

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Medicalodges Wichita
CCN 175008
Wichita, KS334Not shown$0
Brewster Health Center
CCN 175044
Topeka, KS544Not shown$0
Legacy at College Hill
CCN 175078
Wichita, KS113Not shown$43,188
Via Christi Village Manhattan, Inc
CCN 175100
Manhattan, KS324Not shown$168,870
Legacy on 10th Avenue
CCN 175113
Topeka, KS112Not shown$0
Diversicare of Hutchinson
CCN 175114
Hutchinson, KS443Not shown$8,376

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Frequently asked questions

What is Southwest Medical Center SNF's CMS rating?

Southwest Medical Center SNF has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 1 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Southwest Medical Center SNF located?

Southwest Medical Center SNF is located at 315 W 15th Street, Liberal, KS, 67905 in Seward County, and CMS lists 18 certified beds.

Does Southwest Medical Center SNF have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Southwest Medical Center SNF over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Southwest Medical Center SNF's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Southwest Medical Center SNF's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 1.67 across 3 facilities in Seward County, and 3.01 across Kansas. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Southwest Medical Center SNF's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Southwest Medical Center SNF's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
175163
Ownership type
Government - County
Certified beds
18
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 8 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jun 12, 20240636DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 17, 2024
Jun 12, 20240812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 17, 2024
Jun 12, 20240814FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 17, 2024
Jun 12, 20240851FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 17, 2024
Jun 12, 20240880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 17, 2024
Jun 12, 20240883DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 17, 2024
Jun 12, 20240947FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 17, 2024
Sep 25, 20190868FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 7, 2019

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.