DBelow average · score 37/100 · #213 of 294 in Kansas
Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community
4851 Harvard Road, Lawrence, KS 66049 · 76 certified beds · For profit - Partnership
Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in Kansas
22 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 168)bottom quarter
$29,286 in fines in 3 years
Why Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Kansas nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 76 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community at a Glance
D
37/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.21 h.
73<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 168.
8<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
36<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $29,286 fines, 0 denials.
27<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Kansas, medium facilities · CMS record 175445 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address4851 Harvard Road, Lawrence, KS 66049
Phone7857492000
CountyDouglas
OwnershipFor profit - Partnership
Certified beds76
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
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- Staffing 5.8 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Kansas
- 6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 64) — below median
2
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Snf - Lawrence, KS · 14 beds
- 8 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 76) — below median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
1
Community Hospital Onaga Ltcu - St Marys, KS · 26 beds
- Staffing 5.7 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Kansas
- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12) — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.