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Sheridan County Hospital Ltcu

October 22, 2025 · Hoxie, KS · 826 18th Street, Box 167
Citations 7
CMS Rating 4/5
Beds 32
Provider ID 17E424
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Sheridan County Hospital Ltcu
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Inspection Summary

SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU in HOXIE, KS — inspection on October 22, 2025.

Found 7 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0605
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU in HOXIE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0605 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-10-22.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-02.

Federal health inspectors cited SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU in HOXIE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-10-22.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-02.

Federal health inspectors cited SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU in HOXIE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0727 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-10-22.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-02.

Federal health inspectors cited SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU in HOXIE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0756 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-10-22.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-02.

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Federal health inspectors cited SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU in HOXIE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0849 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-10-22.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-02.

Federal health inspectors cited SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU in HOXIE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0851 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-10-22.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Scope/Severity Level C: pattern, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-02.

Federal health inspectors cited SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU in HOXIE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0881 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-10-22.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-02.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in HOXIE, KS, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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