Nursing homes in Liberal, KS
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Liberal, part of the Seward area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 1.7★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Liberal, Kansas, and the surrounding Seward County region have access to three nursing home facilities currently listed in the CMS Care Compare database. These facilities hold an average overall rating of 1.7 out of 5 stars, with no local providers reaching the 5-star designation. The highest-rated option in the city is the Southwest Medical Center SNF, which currently maintains a 2-star rating based on federal oversight metrics.
Rating distribution
avg 1.7★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Liberal
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER1 home
- GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY1 home
- FRONTLINE MANAGEMENT1 home
What to look for in Liberal
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 3 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER SNF at 2★.
- 3 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Liberal
| SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER SNF SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER · Small · Government | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - LIBERAL GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · Small · Not for Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| WHEATRIDGE PARK CARE CENTER FRONTLINE MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.