GREELEY COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU – TRIBUNE, KS

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Greeley County Hospital Ltcu

506 3RD STREET, Tribune, KS 67879
(620) 376-4221
16 beds
All Tribune facilities
5.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
2.0*
Quality Care
5.0*
Staffing
75.77
Score /100
#5558
National Rank

#5558
of 14703 facilities
National
62.2% position
#98
of 297 in KS
State Rank
#1
of 1 in Greeley
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Tribune
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 67879
ZIP Rank






About Greeley County Hospital LtcuGreeley County Hospital Ltcu is located at 506 3Rd Street, Tribune, KS, reachable at (620) 376-4221. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 16.0 certified beds and serves an average of 15 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1977-07-01. The facility currently holds a excellent (5-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Greeley County Hospital Ltcu

Address

506 3Rd Street, Tribune, KS 67879

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 16 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Excellent (5★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Excellent (5★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Below Average (2★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 7 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
75.77
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#5558 of 14703 nationally – #98 of 297 in Kansas

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Greeley County Hospital Ltcu is a strong choice for families in the Tribune, KS area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

5 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

5 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

2 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

N/A

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightGreeley County Hospital Ltcu currently provides 4 hours 52 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1 hour 14 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 5 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. RN hours per resident have increased from 35 min/day (2022) to 74 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover is low at 16.0%, suggesting a stable care team.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 52 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 57 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours40 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour 14 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours0 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours4 hours 14 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours59 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 7 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $7,236. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 41.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#5,558
of 14,703
National
Top 38%
#98
of 297
KS State
Top 33% in KS
#1
of 1
️ Greeley County
Best in county
#1
of 1
️ Tribune
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 67879
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Greeley County Hospital Ltcu ranks 5558th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 75.8/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within KS, it ranks 98th out of 297 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #1,458 nationally and RN hours rank #1,004 nationally (#17 in KS).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank KS State Rank Note
2022 3.66 #6,639 / 14,703 #162 / 297 Above average
2023 4.79 #1,448 / 14,703 #52 / 297 Top 10%
2024 5.22 #863 / 14,703 #20 / 297 Top 10%
2025 4.86 #1,418 / 14,703 #48 / 297 Top 10%
2026 4.86 #1,458 / 14,703 #47 / 297 Top 10%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank KS State Rank Note
2022 0.59 #7,010 / 14,703 #191 / 297 Above average
2023 0.89 #2,507 / 14,703 #66 / 297 Top 25%
2024 1.46 #548 / 14,703 #7 / 297 Top 5%
2025 1.12 #1,340 / 14,703 #27 / 297 Top 10%
2026 1.24 #1,004 / 14,703 #17 / 297 Top 10%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Greeley County Hospital Ltcu is certified as a Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1977-07-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (620) 376-4221 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Greeley County Hospital Ltcu holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (5★), and Quality of Resident Care (2★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 75.8/100, placing it #5558 of 14703 facilities nationally and #98 of 297 in Kansas. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Greeley County Hospital Ltcu receives a reported average of 4 hours 52 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 1 hour 14 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 40 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 57 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 4 hours 14 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 5 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 16.0%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 7 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $7,236. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 41.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Greeley County Hospital Ltcu ranks 5558th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 75.8/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within KS, it ranks 98th out of 297 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #1,458 nationally and RN hours rank #1,004 nationally (#17 in KS). Our composite quality score of 75.8/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Tribune, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/kansas/tribune/

Contact and Location

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506 3RD STREET, Tribune, KS 67879
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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 16
Average Residents / Day 15 (98% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicaid
County Greeley County, KS
City Tribune, KS
ZIP Code 67879
Approved Since July 1, 1977
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 17E071
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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