The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
SEDGWICK COUNTY MEMORIAL NURSING HOME
JULESBURG, CO · Medicare-certified · 32 beds
Needs attention
Government-run
1 of 5 overall
Overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, with very low staffing and quality measures ratings, though the reported nurse staffing of 5.14 hours per resident per day is above the federal benchmark of 4.1. The home has the lowest overall rating flag, no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included accident hazards/supervision, pressure ulcer care, and food/fluids.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.1447 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 10, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.1447.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.64
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.88
- Nurse aides
- 3.63
- Weekend nursing
- 4.53
Hours per resident per day.
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
—13%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
—9.7%—
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
—4.3%—
Residents with a urinary tract infection
—0%—
Residents who lost too much weight
—11.3%—
Residents who were physically restrained
—0%—
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—40%—
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—23.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—12.9%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
—4.6%—
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—18.1%—
Residents with depressive symptoms
—0%—
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—96.8%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited August 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited August 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited September 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited December 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
- 28 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Sep 10, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Occupancy
- 19.4 residents on an average day (61% of 32 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 35 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.