Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care
Registered name: TREGO CO-LEMKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LTCU
WAKEENEY, KS · Medicare-certified · 37 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026·
★★★★★4 of 5 overall
4 out of 5 stars overall. Staffing is strong at 5 out of 5 stars with 5.35 nurse hours per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark; health inspections are 3 out of 5 stars, quality measures are 2 out of 5 stars, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: November 19, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.3487.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.95
Licensed practical nurses
1.13
Nurse aides
3.28
Weekend nursing
4.46
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 27%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
26.9%44.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.1%6.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9.5%3.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
6.2%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
6.2%10.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
26.7%7.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
21.1%3.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.9%32.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.5%2.2%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11.1%19.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%4%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.9%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—83.3%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — 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 June 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 have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Government - County
Occupancy
31.8 residents on an average day (86% of 37 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 52 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.