Agewise Living Inc
Nursing Home, Independent Living & Skilled Nursing · Sterling, KS
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Agewise Living Inc

Nursing Home, Independent Living & Skilled Nursing · Sterling, KS
CMS overall rating Info 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.
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Agewise Living Inc accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Agewise Living

Sterling Village, the legal name for Agewise Living, operates as a 45-bed skilled nursing facility at 204 W. Washington Avenue in Sterling, Rice County, Kansas. Administrator Karen Smith directs operations for a nonprofit community providing long-term care, memory care, and respite services under Medicare and Medicaid certification. The facility maintains 24/7 medical oversight with licensed nurses managing medication administration and clinical emergencies.

Recent inspection findings exposed serious care gaps.

Two complaint investigations in January 2025 substantiated failures to follow resident care plans; one resident sustained a tibia fracture, another fell due to noncompliance with documented safety protocols. Eight deficiencies were cited, including gaps in medication regimen reviews, the absence of a full-time dietary manager, water management program noncompliance, insufficient staff training, and inadequate monitoring of physician-ordered fluid restrictions. The facility submitted corrective actions in February 2025 and achieved zero deficiencies on its March 19, 2025 follow-up survey.

Seven-year deficiency totals track slightly below the state average, yet more recent compliance data provides only partial reassurance given the nature of the January violations.

Nursing staffing measures 5 hours 2 minutes per resident daily; roughly 7% above Kansas standards.

A full-time certified dietary manager was hired in February 2025 to strengthen nutritional oversight. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, wound care, and specialized monitoring are available. Daily services include three meals, housekeeping, and personal laundry; residents occupy private or semi-private rooms equipped with 24-hour emergency call systems. An activity director organizes therapeutic programming and social engagement.

Occupancy sits at 58% (26 of 45 beds), considerably below the state average of 79.5%.

Quality-of-life measures reveal substantial resident decline patterns: 6.9% experience falls with major injury (58% above state norms), 10.6% of high-risk residents develop pressure ulcers (127% above average), and 27.9% show worsening walking ability (44% above baseline). These outcome measures suggest systemic challenges in care execution despite recent staffing improvements.

The community serves residents in small-town Kansas seeking skilled nursing with active daily programming, suitable for those who prioritize round-the-clock clinical staffing and therapeutic services in a rural setting.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▼ 65.4% Below KS avg. ▼ 65.4% Below KS avg.KS average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▼ 27.6% Below KS avg. ▼ 27.6% Below KS avg.KS average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▼ 71.1% Below KS avg. ▼ 71.1% Below KS avg.KS average: 3.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▼ 35.3% Below KS avg. ▼ 35.3% Below KS avg.KS average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Kansas state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 44th out of 141 homes in Kansas for nurse hours. 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.
5h 2m per day
Rank #44 / 141Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 141 homes in Kansas for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Kansas average, with a ranking across 141 Kansas facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Kansas avg (4h 38m per day)
vs Kansas avg
+9%

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Nurse Aide is +4% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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. 38m per day ▼ 10% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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. 28m per day ▼ 30% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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 47m per day ▲ 4% State avg: 2h 41m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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 29m per day ▼ 4% State avg: 3h 38m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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 ▼ 77% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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. 20m per day ▼ 32% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
274 days
Bed community size
45-bed community Rank #151 / 223Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 151st out of 223 homes in Kansas for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Kansas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 44 / 100 Rank #207 / 363Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 207th out of 363 homes in Kansas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Kansas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
58%
Rank #184 / 206Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 184th out of 206 homes in Kansas for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Kansas average, with its Statewide rank out of 206. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Kansas average: 79.5%
Occupied beds
26 / 45
Average occupied beds in Kansas homes 50 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Facility
StatusActive
CountyRice
License Number175299

Ownership & Operating Entity

Agewise Living Inc is administered by Karen Smith.

Owner NameAgewise Living Inc

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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.

Since 2013 · 13 years of data 105 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2013 vs. Kansas state average
Overall vs. KS average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Kansas average:
• Total deficiencies (5% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityKS Averagevs. KS Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 105100 This facility has 5% more total deficiencies than a typical Kansas nursing home (105 vs. KS avg 100).↑ 5% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on March 19, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed the facility was in compliance with all surveyed regulations. Earlier inspections showed multiple deficiencies related primarily to resident care plan adherence, medication regimen reviews, dietary management, food safety, fall prevention, and staff training. Complaint investigations related to care plan adherence and resident safety were substantiated in January 2025, but no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. Most prior deficiencies were corrected by subsequent revisit surveys, indicating the facility has taken steps to address identified issues. This suggests an improving trend with recent inspections showing compliance after periods of cited deficiencies.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021
Total health inspections 3

State average 4.5


Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations
18 Rank #38 / 144Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 144 homes in Kansas for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Kansas State average, with a ranking across all 144 KS facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 26.9

Citations per inspection
6 Rank #71 / 144Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 71st out of 144 homes in Kansas for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Kansas mean across 144 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 6.07


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

6 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 12 of 18 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.9


Serious health citations
2
122% worse than State average

State average: 0.9

0 critical citations State average: 0.9

2 serious citations State average: 0.9

16 moderate citations State average: 24.6

0 minor citations State average: 0.5
Citations history (last 5 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Jan 23, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Jan 23, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jan 23, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jan 23, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 50
Employees 37
Contractors 13
Staff to resident ratio 1.92 : 1
14% fewer staff per resident than Kansas average
Kansas average ratio: 2.24 : 1 Kansas average ratio: 2.24 : 1See full Kansas ranking
Avg staff/day 21
Average shift 6.9 hours
10% worse than Kansas average
Kansas average: 7.7 hours Kansas average shift: 7.7 hoursSee full Kansas ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 13,353

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 3 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 3
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 4 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 4
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.3 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 13 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 13
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

7.9%

1,061 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 1 Administrator: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant130134,25092100%7.4
Medication Aide/Technician120123,79692100%7.1
Licensed Practical Nurse4041,3488795%10.3
Nurse Practitioner2029326571%7.9
Registered Nurse3039007379%9
Dental Services Staff2025506773%8
Other Dietary Services Staff1015176368%8.2
Administrator0114886166%8
Physical Therapy Aide0112236368%3.5
Speech Language Pathologist0441956267%2.3
Physical Therapy Assistant022552729%2.1
Occupational Therapy Aide0112944%7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician011273639%0.8
Qualified Social Worker011252628%1
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111533%5.1
Medical Director011333%1
13 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
12 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
4 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 95%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
3 Registered Nurse
% of Days 79%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 73%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 68%
1 Administrator
% of Days 66%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 68%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 67%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 29%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 4%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 39%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 28%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2025

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 $38K Rank #105 / 144Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 105th out of 144 homes in Kansas for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Kansas average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 144 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
14% lower than Kansas average

Kansas average: $44K

Number of fines 2
17% fewer fines than Kansas average

Kansas average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $38K
Kansas average $44K
Penalty History

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

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Jan 23, 2025 · $24K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 23, 2025
$24K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 14.3
37% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 25.5
23% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 20.7

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 23.2%
22% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 19.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 27.9%
44% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 19.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 25.3%
7% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 23.8%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.9%
58% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 4.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 10.6%
127% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 4.6%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.1%
63% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.0%
41% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 5.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 14.5%
180% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 5.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.6%
16% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 16.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 53.5%
42% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 91.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 76.0%
20% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 95.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 17.5%
77% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 75.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.1%
In line with Kansas average

Kansas average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 30.0%
59% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 73.5%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 months

Private pay

35% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 years

Medicaid

12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 - 5 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 26
Medicare
5
19.2% of residents
Medicaid
18
69.2% of residents
Private pay or other
3
11.5% of residents
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.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Nonprofit
Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info 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."
$3.7M
Net patient income Info 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."
-$854.9K
Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info 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."
$3.7M Rank #94 / 143Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 94th out of 143 homes in Kansas for revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Kansas average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info 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."
-$854.9K
Other income Info 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.
$1.0M
Payroll costs Info 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. Rank #103 / 143Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 103rd out of 143 homes in Kansas for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Kansas average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$2.3M 62.4% of net patient revenue Info 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. Rank #85 / 143Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 85th out of 143 homes in Kansas for payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Kansas average. Well-run Kansas facilities typically land around 57–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info 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).
$2.3M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$4.6M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (53% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 2 months.

Admissions
34 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 53%
Private pay 35%
Medicaid 12%
Discharges
46 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 41%
Private pay 54%
Medicaid 4%

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HOS
PC
RC
SNF
North Newton
65
Facility 65
KS AVG 69
Rank #88 / 223
90.8%
Facility 90.8%
KS AVG 76.8
Rank #36 / 206
+18%
5.69
Facility 5.69
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #14 / 141
-17%+23%
$0
Facility $0
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #1 / 144
5
Facility 5
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #1 / 144
2.5
Facility 2.5
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #2 / 144
-59-
29
Facility 29
KS AVG 46
Rank #264 / 363
Bethel Investors, LLC
$11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $7.3M
Rank #25 / 143
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $3.3M
Rank #29 / 143
57.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG 47.9%
Rank #69 / 143
175402
Agewise Living Inc
NH
IL
SNF
Sterling
45
Facility 45
KS AVG 69
Rank #151 / 223
57.8%
Facility 57.8%
KS AVG 76.8
Rank #184 / 206
-25%
5.04
Facility 5.04
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #44 / 141
-41%+9%
$24.2k
Facility $24.2k
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #105 / 144
18
Facility 18
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #38 / 144
6.0
Facility 6.0
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #71 / 144
226-
44
Facility 44
KS AVG 46
Rank #207 / 363
Agewise Living Inc
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $7.3M
Rank #94 / 143
$2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $3.3M
Rank #103 / 143
62.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG 47.9%
Rank #85 / 143
175299

Frequently Asked Questions about Agewise Living Inc

Is Agewise Living Inc in a walkable area?

Agewise Living Inc has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Agewise Living Inc?

According to KS state health department records, Agewise Living Inc's license number is 175299.

What is the occupancy rate at Agewise Living Inc?

Agewise Living Inc's occupancy is 58%.

Are pets allowed at Agewise Living Inc?

No, Agewise Living Inc has a no-pet policy.

Does Agewise Living Inc operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Agewise Living Inc is registered as a non-profit in KS.

Who is the administrator of Agewise Living Inc?

Karen Smith is the administrator of Agewise Living Inc.

How many beds does Agewise Living Inc have?

Agewise Living Inc has 45 beds.

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