CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1754942026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Linn Community Nursing Home

612 Third St · Linn, KS 66953 · Washington County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★☆☆3/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds42CMS provider file
Recent citation rows46current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-02-2542026-02-253
Cycle 22024-06-05112024-06-057
Cycle 32023-01-3052023-01-3016
02 / CITATION DETAIL

46 rows in the current release

1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 8 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-02-25 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-09
2026-02-25 · HEALTHF0838Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-09
2026-02-25 · HEALTHF0849Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-09
2026-02-25 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-09
2026-02-25 · FIREK0161Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-07
2026-02-25 · FIREK0511Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-07
2026-02-25 · FIREK0700Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-07
2025-07-02 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-30 · complaint
2025-07-02 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-30 · complaint
2024-06-05 · FIREE0004Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-26
2024-06-05 · FIREE0031Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-26
2024-06-05 · HEALTHF0625Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-03 · complaint
2024-06-05 · HEALTHF0661Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-03 · complaint
2024-06-05 · HEALTHF0689Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-03 · complaint
2024-06-05 · HEALTHF0699Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-03 · complaint
2024-06-05 · HEALTHF0756Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-03 · complaint
2024-06-05 · HEALTHF0758Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-03 · complaint
2024-06-05 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-03 · complaint
2024-06-05 · HEALTHF0880Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-03 · complaint
2024-06-05 · HEALTHF0883Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-03 · complaint
2024-06-05 · FIREK0324Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-18
2024-06-05 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-26
2024-06-05 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-18
2024-06-05 · FIREK0918Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-01
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2024-06-05Fine$10,0360
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • HATESOHL, PAULETTEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2019
  • HOCH-ALTWEGG, AMYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/08/2020
  • VOELKER, LISAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/24/2014
  • DIECKMANN, JACKIEIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/23/2007
  • SCHMALE, KARENIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/28/2008
  • VOELKER, GERALDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2007
  • HOCH-ALTWEGG, AMYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/08/2020

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.38per resident day
RN hours0.67per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.01per resident day
Staff turnover51.1%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

Open the Kansas ledger →

No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.