Occupancy rate
90%
Higher than the Kansas average: 79.5%Phillips County Retirement Center
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Care & Respite Care · Phillipsburg, KS
Phillips County Retirement Center
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Care & Respite Care · Phillipsburg, KS
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Phillips County Retirement Center is a 40-bed county-operated facility in Phillipsburg, Kansas. Functioning as a non-profit community resource, the center provides Medicare and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing and memory care for the residents of Phillips County and the surrounding north-central Kansas region.
As a skilled nursing facility (SNF), the center provides 24-hour clinical nursing care and rehabilitation services under the federal Medicare and Medicaid frameworks. While the community does not currently carry a CMS star rating, its occupancy remains near or at 100%, reflecting strong local demand for its 40 certified beds. Notably, based on the most recent 2026 focused survey filings, the facility maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. The center’s mission emphasizes inclusive care for elderly and disabled individuals regardless of financial resources.
The facility utilizes a rural, LPN-led staffing model where direct bedside care is a primary focus. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) hours are 1 hour and 6 minutes per resident per day—65% above the Kansas state average—and nurse aide hours are 2 hours and 55 minutes daily. Total weekend nursing coverage is 3 hours and 42 minutes, which is consistent with state benchmarks. While Registered Nurse (RN) hours currently average 3 minutes per day, with oversight typically managed through supervisory or on-call arrangements, the facility maintains specialized services for memory care and short-term respite stays.
The community is situated in a moderately walkable city-center setting and features senior-friendly, wheelchair-accessible suites. All-inclusive services cover three nutritional meals daily, housekeeping, personal laundry, and all home maintenance. Campus amenities include communal dining areas, social activity spaces, and outdoor gardens. Residents have access to physical, occupational, and speech therapies coordinated through local providers, and the facility is located near Phillips County Hospital for rapid acute medical support.
Those seeking a mission-driven, county-affiliated provider with deep local roots and a strong LPN bedside presence may find this environment appropriate. Individuals evaluating the facility should contact the administrator directly to discuss clinical oversight for medically complex residents and request current state inspection documentation to assess recent quality performance firsthand.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 3m per day | ▼ 93% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 6m per day | ▲ 65% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 55m per day | ▲ 9% State avg: 2h 41m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 42m per day | ▲ 3% State avg: 3h 35m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 4m per day | ▼ 87% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
40-bed community Rank #193 / 224Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 193rd out of 224 homes in Kansas. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Kansas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 62 / 100 Rank #87 / 363Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 363 homes in Kansas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Kansas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the Kansas average: 79.5%Occupied beds
36 / 40
Average occupied beds in Kansas homes
50 beds
Facility TypeNursing Facility | Assisted Living Facility
StatusActive
CountyPhillips
License Number17
Phillips County Retirement Center is administered by Nathan Glendening.
Owner NamePhillips County
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Alzheimer's Care
Inspection History
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
Since 2012 · 14 years of data
119 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Kansas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2012 vs. Kansas state average
Overall vs. KS average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Kansas average:
• Total deficiencies (19% above)
• Deficiencies per year (20% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (19% above)
• Deficiencies per year (20% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
December 2, 2025
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 119 | 100 | This facility has 19% more total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (119 vs. KS avg 100).↑ 19% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2012.
| 8.5 | 7.1 | This facility has 20% more deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (8.5 vs. KS avg 7.1).↑ 20% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on November 9, 2016, found no deficiencies during follow-up visits verifying correction of prior issues. Earlier inspections in 2016 showed multiple deficiencies related to resident care, medication management, abuse reporting, staffing, and infection control, including findings of immediate jeopardy and enforcement actions such as denial of payment for new Medicare and Medicaid admissions. Complaint investigations substantiated abuse incidents and failures to report timely, inadequate care planning, and supervision issues. Enforcement remedies and staff retraining were implemented, and plans of correction addressed these concerns with improvements in policies, training, and monitoring. The trend indicates that while serious deficiencies occurred in 2016, the facility took corrective actions resulting in compliance by the most recent inspection.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Phillips County Retirement Center
Who is the owner of Phillips County Retirement Center?
Phillips County Retirement Center is legally operated by Phillips County, and administered by Nathan Glendening.
Is Phillips County Retirement Center in a walkable area?
Phillips County Retirement Center has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Phillips County Retirement Center?
According to KS state health department records, Phillips County Retirement Center's license number is 17.
What is the occupancy rate at Phillips County Retirement Center?
Phillips County Retirement Center's occupancy is 90%.
Who is the administrator of Phillips County Retirement Center?
Nathan Glendening is the administrator of Phillips County Retirement Center.
How many beds does Phillips County Retirement Center have?
Phillips County Retirement Center has 40 beds.
Are there photos of Phillips County Retirement Center?
Yes — there are 8 photos of Phillips County Retirement Center in the photo gallery on this page.
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