Trego Co-lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu

Nestled in the heart of WaKeeney, Kansas — affectionately known as the "Christmas City of the High Plains" — Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Long-Term Care Unit provides compassionate, medically supervised skilled nursing care to seniors across Trego County and the surrounding western Kansas region. Located at 320 N 13th Street, this county-operated facility is an integral part of the Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital campus, ensuring residents have seamless access to acute medical services, diagnostics, and specialist consultations all within the same building. As a Government - County managed facility, Trego Co-Lemke LTCU is accountable to the residents of Trego County, with oversight from elected local officials who are deeply invested in the health and well-being of their neighbors. This community-rooted governance means staffing, programming, and care standards are designed to serve the people of western Kansas — not corporate shareholders. Families can take comfort knowing their loved ones are cared for by a facility with a longstanding commitment to the region. WaKeeney itself offers a peaceful, small-town environment well-suited for seniors and their visiting families. The city sits conveniently along Interstate 70, making it accessible from Hays (roughly 45 miles to the east) and Colby (approximately 30 miles to the west). Outdoor enthusiasts and families will appreciate the proximity to Cedar Bluff State Park and Reservoir, located about 25 miles to the south along the Smoky Hill River, offering scenic walking areas and a quiet natural retreat. WaKeeney City Park provides local green space for family visits, and the historic downtown area features local shops and dining options where families can grab a meal before or after visits. The facility's skilled nursing services include 24-hour nursing supervision, rehabilitation therapies, medication management, wound care, and care coordination for complex medical conditions. Whether a resident requires short-term post-acute rehabilitation following a hospital stay or long-term residential care, the team at Trego Co-Lemke LTCU brings a personal, neighbor-to-neighbor approach to every aspect of care delivery. For families in WaKeeney and throughout Trego County, this facility represents a trusted local option for high-quality skilled nursing support close to home.