The home failed to make sure residents got food that met their allergies, intolerances, and preferences. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 806 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
LAWRENCE, KS · Medicare-certified · 76 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating despite 4-star staffing and quality measures. It has had $14,901 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty, and reported nurse staffing is 3.99 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.9866 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 3, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $14,901recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9866.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.75
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.68
- Nurse aides
- 2.56
- Weekend nursing
- 3.52
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 54%
Registered nurse turnover: 62%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
8%6.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.4%8.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.5%5.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.9%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.4%2.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10%13.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—13.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.7%10.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.4%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.8%19.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.8%10.9%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—75.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%74.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—56.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
78.8%31.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to monitor antibiotic use properly. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 881 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 20 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,901 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $14,901 in total fines.
- $14,901
Federal fine
Mar 19, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Chain
- Part of MIDWEST HEALTH · 10 homes · 3.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 62.1 residents on an average day (82% of 76 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 24 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.