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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.
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 |
Higher than the Kansas average: 79.5%Phillips County Retirement Center is administrated by Nathan Glendening.
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
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 |
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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 |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Phillipsburg's city center to Phillips County Retirement Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Phillips County Retirement Center is located in PO BOX 628, Kansas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Kansas.
| Lexington Park Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Topeka (West Southwest 2) | 60
Facility
60
KS AVG
69
Rank
#94 / 224 | No |
60
Facility
60
KS AVG
46
Rank
#99 / 363 | Assisted Living (60) |
83.9%
Facility
83.9%
KS AVG
77.4%
Rank
#89 / 198 | A+ | Ben Rigdon | - | 16 | 0
Facility
0
KS AVG
100
Rank
#1 / 191 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
KS AVG
3.1
Rank
#1 / 191 |
| Sedgwick Plaza |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Wichita (Chisholm Creek) | 59
Facility
59
KS AVG
69
Rank
#113 / 224 | Yes |
63
Facility
63
KS AVG
46
Rank
#84 / 363 | Assisted Living (59) | - | - | Samantha Simmons | Sedgwick Plaza | 4 | 0
Facility
0
KS AVG
100
Rank
#1 / 191 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
KS AVG
3.1
Rank
#1 / 191 |
| Avenue 81 |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Overland Park (Colonial Village) | 55
Facility
55
KS AVG
69
Rank
#121 / 224 | No |
88
Facility
88
KS AVG
46
Rank
#4 / 363 | Assisted Living (55) |
81.8%
Facility
81.8%
KS AVG
77.4%
Rank
#97 / 198 | A+ | Nicholas Wysong | Avenue 81 | 9 | 10
Facility
10
KS AVG
100
Rank
#21 / 191 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
KS AVG
3.1
Rank
#28 / 191 |
| Homestead of Crestview |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Wichita (North 127Th Street East) | 48
Facility
48
KS AVG
69
Rank
#145 / 224 | No |
11
Facility
11
KS AVG
46
Rank
#336 / 363 | Assisted Living (48) | - | A+ | Tessa Simpson | - | 27 | 0
Facility
0
KS AVG
100
Rank
#1 / 191 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
KS AVG
3.1
Rank
#1 / 191 |
| Phillips County Retirement Center |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NC Nursing Care
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Po Box 628 | 40
Facility
40
KS AVG
69
Rank
#193 / 224 | No |
62
Facility
62
KS AVG
46
Rank
#87 / 363 | - |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
KS AVG
77.4%
Rank
#41 / 198 | - | Nathan Glendening | - | 26 | 119
Facility
119
KS AVG
100
Rank
#124 / 191 | 4.6
Facility
4.6
KS AVG
3.1
Rank
#125 / 191 |
The legal owner and operator of Phillips County Retirement Center is Phillips County.
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.
According to KS state health department records, Phillips County Retirement Center's license number is 17.
Phillips County Retirement Center's occupancy is 90%.
Nathan Glendening is the administrator of Phillips County Retirement Center.
Phillips County Retirement Center has 40 beds.
Yes — there are 8 photos of Phillips County Retirement Center in the photo gallery on this page.
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