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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.
204 W. Washington Avenue, Sterling, KS 67579-1614 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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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.

Facility Direct Line (620) 278-3651
Facility Direct Line (620) 278-3651 contact@agewisekc.com

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.
▲ 3.8% Above KS avg. ▲ 3.8% Above 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.
▲ 44.6% Above KS avg. ▲ 44.6% Above 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 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 vs Kansas averages

Rank #24 / 137Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 137 homes we track in Kansas for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Kansas average, with a ranking across 137 Kansas facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 24th out of 137 homes we track 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 21m

16% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs 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.
52m
+11% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 42m 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.
35m
−19% State avg: 43m 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.
3h 54m
+32% State avg: 2h 57m per day · National avg: 2h 24m 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.
4h 55m
+22% State avg: 4h 2m per day · National avg: 3h 30m 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
−77% State avg: 3m 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.
32m
+9% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: Nurse Aide is +32% above Kansas average

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 45 Rank #151 / 223Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 151st out of 223 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #207 / 352Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 207th out of 352 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
44 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #183 / 203Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 183rd out of 203 homes we track in Kansas for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Kansas average, with its Statewide rank out of 203. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
58% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Kansas average: 79.5%
Occupied beds
26 / 45
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

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Facility
StatusActive
CountyRice
License Number175299

Ownership & Operating Entity

Agewise Living Inc is administered by Karen Smith.

Owner NameAgewise Living Inc

Contact Agewise Living Inc

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 These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 105 deficiencies 23 inspections

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:
• Deficiencies per inspection (10% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Kansas average:
• Total deficiencies (3% below)

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. 105108 This facility has 3% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas nursing home (105 vs. KS avg 108).↓ 3% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.64.18 This facility has 10% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kansas nursing home (4.6 vs. KS avg 4.18).↑ 10% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityKS Averagevs. KS Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 2324 This facility has had 4% fewer total inspections than the Kansas average (23 vs. KS avg 24). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 4% fewer
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CMS Health Inspection History

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Inspections Since 2021 · 5 years of data
Total health inspections 3

State average 4.5

Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations
18 Rank #37 / 143Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 143 homes we track in Kansas for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Kansas State average, with a ranking across all 143 KS facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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 #70 / 143Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 143 homes we track in Kansas for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Kansas mean across 143 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. 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.

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%
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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 #104 / 143Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 104th out of 143 homes we track 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 143 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
Below average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
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
Significantly below average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
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%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

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.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

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 #117 / 139Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 139 homes we track in Kansas. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Kansas average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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 / 139Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 103rd out of 139 homes we track in Kansas. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Kansas average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$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 #44 / 139Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 139 homes we track in Kansas. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Kansas average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Karen Smith.

This home is owned by Agewise Living Inc

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 175299

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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%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Kansas average is: 57.8% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Brookdale Rosehill ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
SNF
Shawnee
92
Facility 92
KS AVG 69
Rank #45 / 223
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
KS AVG 77.3%
Rank #99 / 203
+5%
4.24
Facility 4.24
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #86 / 137
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +42%-9%
$0
Facility $0
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #1 / 143
35
Facility 35
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #105 / 143
8.8
Facility 8.8
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #123 / 143
-75A+
54
Facility 54
KS AVG 47
Rank #138 / 352
Mary Patchett
$15.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #13 / 139
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #20 / 139
48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #103 / 139
175478
Ascension Living Via Christi Village McLean ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Wichita (Indian Hills)
95
Facility 95
KS AVG 69
Rank #43 / 223
33.7%
Facility 33.7%
KS AVG 77.3%
Rank #198 / 203
-56%
4.99
Facility 4.99
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #40 / 137
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +4%+8%
$0
Facility $0
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #1 / 143
14
Facility 14
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #17 / 143
7.0
Facility 7.0
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #103 / 143
132-
47
Facility 47
KS AVG 47
Rank #186 / 352
Abigail Poff
$7.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #55 / 139
$3.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #71 / 139
44.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 44.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #120 / 139
175543
Agewise Living Inc ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
IL
SNF
Sterling
45
Facility 45
KS AVG 69
Rank #151 / 223
57.8%
Facility 57.8%
KS AVG 77.3%
Rank #183 / 203
-25%
5.36
Facility 5.36
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #24 / 137
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -41%+16%
$24.2k
Facility $24.2k
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #104 / 143
18
Facility 18
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #37 / 143
6.0
Facility 6.0
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #70 / 143
226-
44
Facility 44
KS AVG 47
Rank #207 / 352
Agewise Living Inc
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #117 / 139
$2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #103 / 139
62.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #44 / 139
175299
Pleasant View Home ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
ADC
AL
HC
IL
MC
SNF
Inman
122
Facility 122
KS AVG 69
Rank #21 / 223
91.0%
Facility 91.0%
KS AVG 77.3%
Rank #31 / 203
+18%- ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -28%-
$0
Facility $0
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #1 / 143
22
Facility 22
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #60 / 143
5.5
Facility 5.5
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #61 / 143
1111-
31
Facility 31
KS AVG 47
Rank #258 / 352
Brad Franz
$11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #30 / 139
$5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #39 / 139
50.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #91 / 139
175406
Diversicare of Haysville ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Haysville
100
Facility 100
KS AVG 69
Rank #36 / 223
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
KS AVG 77.3%
Rank #86 / 203
+9%
3.01
Facility 3.01
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #133 / 137
 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +20%-35%
$26.0k
Facility $26.0k
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #106 / 143
41
Facility 41
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #114 / 143
6.8
Facility 6.8
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #99 / 143
384-
61
Facility 61
KS AVG 47
Rank #94 / 352
Diversicare Of Haysville LLC
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #53 / 139
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #69 / 139
42.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #128 / 139
175133
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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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