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Health Inspection

Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community

Inspection Date: December 3, 2025
Total Violations 20
Facility ID 175445
Location LAWRENCE, KS
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY in LAWRENCE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0550 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0577

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY in LAWRENCE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0577 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

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 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0583

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY in LAWRENCE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0583 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0602

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

Federal health inspectors cited PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY in LAWRENCE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0602 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

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 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY in LAWRENCE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0628 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

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 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY in LAWRENCE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

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 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY in LAWRENCE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0657 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY in LAWRENCE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY in LAWRENCE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0686 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY in LAWRENCE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY in LAWRENCE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0698

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY in LAWRENCE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0698 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such 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 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0730

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY in LAWRENCE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0730 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

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 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY in LAWRENCE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, 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 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY in LAWRENCE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0849

Administration Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY in LAWRENCE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0849 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

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 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY in LAWRENCE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY in LAWRENCE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0881 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

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

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 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0882

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY in LAWRENCE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0882 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

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 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY in LAWRENCE, KS for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0883 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, 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 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

πŸ“‹ Inspection Summary

PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY in LAWRENCE, KS inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

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

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 LAWRENCE, 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 PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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