Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community
Lawrence, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175445) · 76 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $29,286
Phone: (785) 749-2000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community reports total nurse staffing of 4.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community has 2 federal fines on record totaling $29,286.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Lawrence, Kansas (Douglas County), first approved for certification on July 12, 2001. The facility is certified for 76 beds and reports an average of 59.4 residents. Ownership is structured as a for-profit partnership, and the home is part of the Midwest Health chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pioneer Ridge holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star. The quality measures rating is 3 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars. These four ratings measure different aspects of care and are published separately by CMS.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 4.21 per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On penalties: CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $29,286.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS's abuse icon is not indicated for this facility in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status has been reported.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pioneer Ridge has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 50.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $29,286.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Pioneer Ridge is certified for 76 beds and reports an average of 59.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit partnership and is part of the Midwest Health chain, which has 11 facilities averaging a 3.9-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on July 12, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Pioneer Ridge scores 1, 1, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 7857492000 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7857492000 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175445?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.