Southwest Medical Center SNF
Nursing Home Facility
315 W 15th Street, Liberal, KS 67905
Southwest Medical Center SNF is a senior care community located in Liberal, KS. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Liberal area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (620) 629-6291.
With 18 beds, Southwest Medical Center SNF is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Liberal average about 38 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 16% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Liberal average of roughly 59%.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Liberal average about 2.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
The community is located in Seward County, KS.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 15 problems at Southwest Medical Center SNF. None of them caused harm to a resident.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread
Administration
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Southwest Medical Center SNF offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - County
- Beds / units 18
- Occupancy 16%
- Last health inspection April 2026
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