DIVERSICARE OF LARNED

Diversicare of Larned is a for-profit, corporate-owned skilled nursing facility located at 1114 W 11th Street in Larned, Kansas (ZIP code 67550), within Pawnee County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and operates 80 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (620) 285-6914. CMS assigns Diversicare of Larned an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System evaluates nursing homes across three main categories. The health inspection rating for this facility is 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is also 4 out of 5 stars, which is based on the levels of nursing staff, including registered nurses and certified nursing assistants, relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, derived from clinical data points covering areas such as resident mobility, medication management, and the prevalence of certain conditions among long-term and short-stay residents. Diversicare of Larned accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal or state assistance programs for skilled nursing care. Individuals and families considering this facility may wish to contact the facility or the appropriate Kansas state agency for current information regarding private pay rates, available bed types, and any additional coverage considerations. Payment options and bed availability are subject to change and should be verified directly with the facility. When compared to national benchmarks, Diversicare of Larned performs at a notably higher level overall. The national average overall star rating is 3.0 out of 5 stars, and this facility's rating of 5 stars reflects performance in the upper tier nationally. Both the staffing and health inspection ratings of 4 stars indicate above-average standing relative to national norms in those categories. The quality measure rating of 5 stars places this facility among those with the strongest clinical outcome indicators in CMS data. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review full CMS inspection reports and staffing data, which are publicly available through the Medicare Care Compare tool, to gain a comprehensive picture of the facility's performance history.