Occupancy rate
65%
In line with Kansas averageMostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Nursing Home
Life Care Center of Seneca
Life Care Center of Seneca provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in a welcoming environment. The facility focuses on patient-centered care with a dedicated team of therapists and nurses. It offers a variety of specialized services to meet the needs of residents and patients.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
60
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
65%
Residents per day
39
Occupancy rate
65%
Residents per day
39
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
33% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
43% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
7 - 8 months
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$7.9M
Operating loss
-$385.8K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$7,934,934.00
Operating loss
$-385,826.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$8.3M
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
49 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
In line with Kansas averageOccupied beds
39 / 60
Average residents
50 per day
License details
Facility type
Nursing Facility
Status
Active
County:
NEMAHA
Additional licensing details
License number:
175439
CMS Certification Number:
175373
Ownership & operating entity
Life Care Center of Seneca is administrated by ASHLEY LAFLIN.
Owner name:
SENECA HEALTH CARE MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Lesa Duryea
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living
Inspection History
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
37 visits/inspections
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Latest inspection
Date:May 14, 2025
119 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Inspection Report Summary for Life Care Center of Seneca
The most recent inspection on July 2, 2025, found the facility in compliance with all regulations and no deficiencies. Prior inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies related mainly to resident dignity and privacy, medication management, infection control, and environmental safety, particularly noted in the April 30, 2025 survey. Complaint investigations in 2023 and 2019 included substantiated findings involving failure to provide adequate supervision leading to resident abuse and failure to report alleged mistreatment, respectively. Enforcement actions were noted in earlier years, including immediate jeopardy findings related to elopement risks in 2016 and a denial of payment for new admissions in 2015 due to serious deficiencies. The facility appears to have addressed recent deficiencies effectively, with multiple follow-up inspections confirming correction and no new noncompliance found.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
5
Kansas average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
Total health citations
23
Citations per inspection
4.6
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
13 of 23 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 23 resulted from complaint investigations; and 8 of 23 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
Serious Health citations
1
1
11% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
22 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Dec 11, 2024
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Dec 11, 2024
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Dec 11, 2024
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Dec 11, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
Life Care Center of Seneca
-81%
-16%
-28%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
KS 66538
77
A+
-
JOHNSON, BRANDON
56.9%
$7,933,743.00
$3,791,504.00
47.8%
40
3.8841
1
23
1
-81%-16%-28%-
Arma Operator LLC
+39%
-29%
+16%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
KS 66712
45
-
-
-
92.3%
$4,315,735.00
$2,297,709.00
53.2%
40
3.2675
-
15
1
+39%-29%+16%-
The Cottages Senior Care Living
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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12 Residents
-
20
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private Rooms
Access Mental Health LLC
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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45
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Agewise Living Inc
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
KS 67579-1614
45
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Life Care Center of Seneca
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
KS 66538
Bed Count:
77
Operator:
JOHNSON, BRANDON
CCN:
175373
Occupancy:
56.9%
Home Revenue:
$7,933,743.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,791,504.00
Payroll %:
47.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.8841
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
23
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-81%
-81%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-16%
-16%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-28%
-28%
Arma Operator LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
KS 66712
Bed Count:
45
CCN:
175353
Occupancy:
92.3%
Home Revenue:
$4,315,735.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,297,709.00
Payroll %:
53.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2675
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
15
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+39%
+39%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-29%
-29%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+16%
+16%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
103
Total Staff
99
Employees
4
Contractors
27,461
Total Hours (Quarter)
35
Avg Staff/Day
8.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 11 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 9.7 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 32 | 9.4 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
76 staff
9.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
14 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.6%
of total hours from contractors
169 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Medical Director: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 32 | 0 | 32 | 8,988 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 4,587 | 91 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 18 | 0 | 18 | 4,155 | 91 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 13 | 0 | 13 | 2,242 | 90 | 99% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,269 | 67 | 74% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 945 | 73 | 80% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 831 | 68 | 75% | 7.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 789 | 69 | 76% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 0 | 2 | 537 | 48 | 53% | 11 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 497 | 66 | 73% | 7.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 459 | 62 | 68% | 7.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 416 | 56 | 62% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 303 | 52 | 57% | 5.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 142 | 34 | 37% | 3.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 115 | 15 | 16% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 104 | 49 | 54% | 2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 3 | 3% | 9.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 3 | 3% | 8.7 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
74 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
8 residents (10.8%)
Medicaid
45 residents (60.8%)
Private pay or other
21 residents (28.4%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Active Resident Council
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.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.4
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.4
39% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.4
30% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 20.7
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.6%
34% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.0%
43% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.6%
17% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 23.8%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.1%
7% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.1%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.1%
77% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%
87% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 3.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.2%
37% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
13.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
13.0%
151% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.2%
34% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 16.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.7%
5% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 91.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.5%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 95.5%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
77.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
77.1%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 75.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
64.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
64.3%
13% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 73.5%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
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)
Total fines amount
$31K
29% lower than Kansas averageKansas average: $44K
Number of fines
1
59% fewer fines than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.4
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$31K
Kansas average
$44K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 31, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 31, 2023
$31K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Seneca based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
80.4%
↑ 7.0pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$385,826
↑ ~$1.7M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$4,976,685
↓ ~$184K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-4.9%
↑ 28.7pp vs 2022
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