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Homestead Health Center

WICHITA, KS 67213-3403 View Map

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Overview of Homestead Health Center

Homestead Health Center is a not-for-profit skilled and long-term care facility located in southwest Wichita. It provides exceptional nursing care in a 45-bed facility and is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of its residents. The center offers rehabilitation services and a variety of life enrichment activities.

316-262-4473

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 2.83/day

Overall rating

1/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 45

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

92.9%

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 20 days

Private pay

45% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Medicaid

24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$4.9M

Operating deficit

-$136.3K

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$4,878,483.00

Operating deficit

$-136,272.00

Payroll costs

$3.1M

63.3% of revenue

Other operating costs

$1.9M

Total costs $5.0M

45-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Nursing Facility

Additional licensing details

License number: 175487

CMS Certification Number: 175487

County: SEDGWICK

Ownership & operating entity

Homestead Health Center is administrated by ASHLEY MALLORY.

Owner name: HOMESTEAD HEALTH CENTER INC

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Activities

Group activities include exercise, bowling, bingo, music, daily devotions, and weekly Bible studies.

Specific Programs

Nursing, Life Enrichment, Social Services

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Meals Included

Yes

Show Inspection Reports

Latest inspection

Date:September 11, 2024

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Homestead Health Center

SNF

KS 67213-3403

HOMESTEAD HEALTH CENTER, INC.

92.9%

$4,836,596.00

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63.8%

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2.8294

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Family Health & Rehab

Type of care: SNF AL SN

Community: Wichita

Bed Count: 72

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: AXIOM HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE, LLC

CCN: 175501

Occupancy: 85.9%

Home Revenue: $11,209,392.00

Payroll Costs: $4,028,939.00

Payroll %: 35.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 66.80

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.2141

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Center at Waterfront LLC

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KS 67206

Bed Count: 80

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: DELINE, KENNETH

CCN: 175564

Occupancy: 81.4%

Home Revenue: $21,671,435.00

Payroll Costs: $5,725,422.00

Payroll %: 26.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 54.40

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.7304

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Azria Health Wichita

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Wichita

Bed Count: 70

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: WICHITA AZ OPCO HOLDINGS LLC

CCN: 175563

Occupancy: 94.0%

Home Revenue: $11,203,342.00

Payroll Costs: $4,989,670.00

Payroll %: 44.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 63.90

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.7205

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Lakepoint Wichita, LLC

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KS 67203-1302

Bed Count: 110

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: LAKEPOINT INVESTORS LLC

CCN: 175466

Occupancy: 52.1%

Home Revenue: $7,803,608.00

Payroll Costs: $3,960,730.00

Payroll %: 50.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 64.50

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.7072

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 17

Homestead Health Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KS 67213-3403

Bed Count: 45

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: HOMESTEAD HEALTH CENTER, INC.

CCN: 175487

Occupancy: 92.9%

Home Revenue: $4,836,596.00

Payroll Costs: $3,086,216.00

Payroll %: 63.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 41.10

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 2.8294

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 2

WICHITA, KS 67213-3403

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

10,065

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.8

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	0	0	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	10	9.6	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	20	8.6	No

Staff by Category

Administration

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

42 staff

9hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

3 staff

8.4hs shift avg

Therapy Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

2 staff

8.2hs shift avg

Social Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Dietary Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Other Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	20	20	4,380	44	100%	8.6
Medication Aide/Technician	12	12	2,451	44	100%	9.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	10	10	2,120	44	100%	9.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	2	471	39	89%	8.4
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist	2	2	403	34	77%	8.2
Nurse Practitioner	1	1	241	29	66%	8.3

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Total Health inspections 4

11% below Kansas average

Kansas average: 4.5

Last Health inspection on Aug 2024

Total Health citations 25

7% below Kansas average

Kansas average: 26.9

6.25 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 23 citations

Complaint investigations 10 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 2

122% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

Serious Health citations 1

11% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

Moderate Health citations 22

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 28, 2024

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 28, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 28, 2024

Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Aug 28, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation

Resident Census by Payment Source

43 Total Residents

Medicaid 30 (69.8%)

Private Pay/Other 13 (30.2%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 12.3

17% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 10.5

Functional decline score 20.6

Near Kansas average

Kansas average: 20.7

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 27.4%

44% above Kansas average.

Walking Ability Worsened 22.9%

18% above Kansas average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 11.4%

52% below Kansas average.

Falls with Major Injury 5.7%

30% above Kansas average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.2%

31% below Kansas average.

Urinary Tract Infection 3.9%

25% above Kansas average.

Depressive Symptoms 7.3%

41% above Kansas average.

Antipsychotic Use 9.8%

42% below Kansas average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

9% above Kansas average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

5% above Kansas average.

Lost Too Much Weight 2.2%

58% below Kansas average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

32% better than Kansas average

Total fines amount $60K

This home paid 36% more in fines than the state average.

Kansas average: $44K

Number of Fines 2

This home received 17% fewer fines than the state average.

Kansas average: 2.4

Payment Denials 1

This home had 200% more payment denials than the state average.

Kansas average: 0.3

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Aug 28, 2024

$37K

Payment Denial Aug 28, 2024

19 days

Civil Money Penalty Jan 4, 2024

$22K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Homestead Health Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 92.9% ↑ 9.3pp vs 2023

Net Income -$136,272 ↓ ~$881K vs 2023

Total Payroll $3,685,362 ↑ ~$432K vs 2023

Profit Margin -2.8% ↓ 20.6pp vs 2023

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	86.0%	78.3%	78.8%	81.8%	77.3%	86.0%	88.1%	88.6%	87.1%	71.5%	76.7%	83.6%	92.9%
Beds	62	62	62	62	62	62	62	62	62	62	62	45	45
Net Income	-$8,132	-$305,891	-$813,580	-$401,102	-$105,113	$154,010	-$208,769	$157,147	$354,740	-$396,975	-$69,333	$744,323	-$136,272
Gross Revenue	$4,228,880	$4,643,947	$4,380,234	$4,604,194	$4,257,720	$4,670,027	$5,093,025	$5,167,097	$4,774,945	$4,260,170	$4,230,864	$4,195,693	$4,836,596
Operating Expenses	$4,447,612	$4,813,863	$5,001,573	$4,934,737	$4,224,682	$4,695,120	$5,073,505	$4,824,219	$4,957,315	$5,227,729	$5,241,081	$5,040,840	$4,927,699
Net Patient Revenue	$4,375,365	$4,487,406	$4,108,941	$4,482,797	$4,089,736	$4,796,831	$4,825,895	$4,900,374	$4,697,554	$4,181,446	$4,671,407	$4,454,770	$4,749,540
Total Payroll	$3,220,068	$3,540,247	$3,006,647	$2,792,978	$2,700,854	$2,814,593	$3,059,958	$3,259,600	$3,432,525	$3,524,087	$3,170,187	$3,253,308	$3,685,362
Profit Margin %	-0.2%	-6.6%	-18.6%	-8.7%	-2.5%	3.3%	-4.1%	3.0%	7.4%	-9.3%	-1.6%	17.7%	-2.8%
Medicare %	9.5%	17.6%	12.7%	14.8%	11.6%	11.9%	5.4%	7.8%	3.0%	8.1%	3.3%	1.8%	1.7%
Medicaid %	59.2%	56.7%	60.3%	59.8%	67.9%	58.2%	65.3%	58.9%	71.2%	69.9%	63.1%	63.0%	67.7%
Private %	31.3%	25.7%	27.0%	25.4%	20.5%	29.9%	29.3%	33.3%	25.9%	22.0%	33.7%	35.2%	30.6%
Revenue/Day	$224	$253	$230	$242	$233	$246	$242	$245	$238	$258	$269	$289	$310
Cost/Day	$228	$272	$281	$267	$241	$241	$255	$241	$251	$323	$302	$327	$322
Avg Length of Stay	135.6 days	285.8 days	212.3 days	144.6 days	313.3 days	194.7 days	209.8 days	174.3 days	267.2 days	163.5 days	284.6 days	440.2 days	355.9 days

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Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

General: Age 65+, Kansas resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home- level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

KS Specifics: Requires care level assessment.

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

General: Age 60+, Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits: ~$1,800/month (individual, varies).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

KS Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kansas resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

KS Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kansas resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

KS Specifics: 11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kansas SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kansas resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

KS Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kansas resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

KS Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Homestead Health Center

Homestead Health Center is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Homestead Health Center is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Homestead Health Center

Homestead Health Center is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Homestead Health Center is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has limited availability

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Inspection History

Latest inspection

Inspection Reports

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Kansas Seniors

Frail Elderly Waiver

Senior Care Act

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

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