1/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
1/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Wheatridge Park Care Center is a 45-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Liberal, Kansas, offering skilled nursing, extended care, short-term rehabilitation, respite care, and memory care. The facility is operated by Liberal SNF Holdco LLC. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
CMS rates the facility 1 star overall — primarily due to its Health Inspection score, which is 62% below the Kansas average. Over seven years of inspection data on file, the facility averaged 15.3 deficiencies per year, compared with a Kansas average of 6.
Two substantiated complaint investigations, in 2014 and 2015, identified failures in fall prevention, medication oversight, and resident care planning. No fines or enforcement actions were documented.
The most recent inspection, in August 2018, found zero deficiencies — a marked contrast to earlier years. Nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day, 19% below the Kansas average of 4 hours and 43 minutes, with Quality Measures also trailing the state.
The facility’s occupancy rate tells a different story: at 98%, the facility operates near capacity, well above the Kansas average of 79.5%. The Rehab to Home program targets short-stay post-acute recovery. The facility also provides 24-hour staffing.
Wheatridge Park Care Center is best suited for residents seeking skilled nursing or short-term rehabilitation in Seward County, particularly those prioritizing proximity and immediate availability over star-rating benchmarks.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 44m per day | ▲ 3% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 16m per day | ▼ 61% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 40m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 2h 41m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 22m per day | ▼ 6% State avg: 3h 35m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 1m per day | ▼ 74% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 36m per day | ▲ 21% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Higher than the Kansas average: 79.5%Wheatridge Park Care Center is administered by Doug Wyckoff.
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Kansas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 144 | 100 | This facility has 44% more total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (144 vs. KS avg 100).↑ 44% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2012.
| 10.3 | 7.1 | This facility has 45% more deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (10.3 vs. KS avg 7.1).↑ 45% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Sep 2024
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
11 of 34 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 34 resulted from complaint investigations; and 22 of 34 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
In line with State averageState average: N/A
In line with State averageState average: N/A
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
0% compared with State averageState average ratio: 0 : 0
0% compared with State averageState average: 0 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 7 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
7
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 3 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
3
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
30 total: 26 full-time employees and 4 contractors.
30
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1,183 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 26 | 4 | 30 | 7,785 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,403 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,752 | 89 | 97% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,003 | 76 | 83% | 8.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 628 | 68 | 74% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 547 | 63 | 68% | 8.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 518 | 67 | 73% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 514 | 59 | 64% | 8.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 478 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 457 | 62 | 67% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 289 | 38 | 41% | 7.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 4 | 4% | 13.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 28 | 30% | 1.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 16 | 17% | 2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 16 | 17% | 1.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 5% | 2.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 3% | 4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5% | 2.1 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
261% higher than State averageState average: $44K
17% fewer fines than State averageState average: 2.4
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than State averageState average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 16, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 4, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.7
21% worse than State averageState average: 10.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
25.1
21% worse than State averageState average: 20.7
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
25.2%
32% worse than State averageState average: 19.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.9%
28% worse than State averageState average: 19.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.1%
5% worse than State averageState average: 23.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.8%
36% better than State averageState average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.5%
40% worse than State averageState average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%
31% better than State averageState average: 3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.9%
24% better than State averageState average: 5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.6%
69% better than State averageState average: 5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.4%
74% better than State averageState average: 16.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.8%
In line with State averageState average: 91.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.7%
In line with State averageState average: 95.5%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.78
In line with State averageState average: 1.84
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.86
60% better than State averageState average: 2.16
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
50.4%
33% worse than State averageState average: 75.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.3%
39% better than State averageState average: 2.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
50.0%
32% worse than State averageState average: 73.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.3%
In line with State averageState average: 23.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.3%
29% better than State averageState average: 11.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
2.7%
251% worse than State averageState average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
19.4%
64% worse than State averageState average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
27.4%
46% worse than State averageState average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
37% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
43% of new residents, often for short stays.
20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
40Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Wheatridge Park Care Center from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
New residents most often arrive under private pay (43% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from Liberal's city center to Wheatridge Park Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
| Wheatridge Park Care Center | NH IL RC | Liberal | - | 45 | - | 81 | - |
| Brookdale Rosehill | NH AL | Shawnee | - | 92 | A+ | 54 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community | NH HC IL NC | Manhattan (Meadowlark Road) | - | 134 | - | 28 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Ascension Living Via Christi Village McLean | NH AL IL MC | Wichita (Indian Hills) | - | 95 | - | 47 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Ascension Living Via Christi Village Manhattan | NH AL IL | Manhattan (Willow Grove Road) | - | 129 | - | 10 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Wheatridge Park Care Center is legally operated by Liberal Snf Real Co Llc, and administered by Doug Wyckoff.
Wheatridge Park Care Center has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to KS state health department records, Wheatridge Park Care Center's license number is 175459.
Wheatridge Park Care Center's occupancy is 89%.
Wheatridge Park Care Center is registered as a for-profit in KS.
Doug Wyckoff is the administrator of Wheatridge Park Care Center.
Wheatridge Park Care Center has 45 beds.
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