Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
CENTER AT WATERFRONT LLC
CENTER AT WATERFRONT LLC is a Nursing Home in Kansas
CENTER AT WATERFRONT LLC is a Nursing Home in Kansas
CENTER AT WATERFRONT LLC
CENTER AT WATERFRONT LLC is a Nursing Home in Kansas
CENTER AT WATERFRONT LLC is a Nursing Home in Kansas
CENTER AT WATERFRONT LLC is a skilled nursing facility located in Wichita, KS. It provides exceptional skilled nursing and physical rehabilitation services in a comfortable, hotel-like atmosphere. The facility is committed to helping patients achieve their highest level of independence and wellness.
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.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
80
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
81.4%
Residents per day (avg)
54
Occupancy rate
81.4%
Residents per day (avg)
54
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
73% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
23 days
Private pay
27% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
17 days
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$24.5M
Profit
$2.8M
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$24,469,163.00
Profit
$2,838,881.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.7M
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.
$15.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$21.6M
80-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Nursing Facility
Additional licensing details
License number:
175564
CMS Certification Number:
175564
County:
SEDGWICK
Ownership & operating entity
CENTER AT WATERFRONT LLC is administrated by DAVID E. SMITH.
Owner name:
EAST WICHITA SNF LLC
Care Services
Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Physical Rehabilitation, Medical Services, Fine Dining, Psychological Care, Social Services
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Fine dining with healthy, satisfying gourmet meals prepared by an Executive Chef.
Meals Included
Yes
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
Medicare Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
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.
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Latest inspection
Date:April 16, 2025
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.Compare Nursing Homes around Wichita
Life Care Center of Wichita
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Wichita
120
No
A-
64
STEPHENSON, MATHEW
92.4%
$17,586,723.00
$7,114,501.00
40.5%
111.00
4/5
4.0035
3/5
4/5
5/5
-
Family Health & Rehab
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SN
Skilled Nursing
Wichita
72
No
-
33
AXIOM HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE, LLC
85.9%
$11,209,392.00
$4,028,939.00
35.9%
66.80
3/5
5.2141
3/5
4/5
4/5
-
CENTER AT WATERFRONT LLC
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
KS 67206
80
No
-
-
DELINE, KENNETH
81.4%
$21,671,435.00
$5,725,422.00
26.4%
54.40
3/5
4.7304
2/5
4/5
5/5
-
Azria Health Wichita
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Wichita
70
No
-
23
WICHITA AZ OPCO HOLDINGS LLC
94.0%
$11,203,342.00
$4,989,670.00
44.5%
63.90
2/5
4.7205
2/5
4/5
4/5
-
Legacy at College Hill
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Wichita
75
No
-
43
KS PORTFOLIO MASTER SNF HOLDCO, LLC
88.3%
$6,434,521.00
$2,965,205.00
46.1%
68.10
1/5
4.4423
1/5
3/5
2/5
4
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5.8 miles from city center
WICHITA, KS 67206
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
199
Total Staff
133
Employees
66
Contractors
32,969
Total Hours (Quarter)
46
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 8.9 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 52 | 9.2 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 95 | 7.9 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
159 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
31 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7.1%
of total hours from contractors
2,342 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 5
Certified Nursing Assistant: 39
Licensed Practical Nurse: 22
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 56 | 39 | 95 | 13,804 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 30 | 22 | 52 | 8,832 | 91 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,425 | 89 | 98% | 6.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,800 | 74 | 81% | 6.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 5 | 10 | 1,215 | 90 | 99% | 8.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,112 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 958 | 68 | 75% | 6.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 9 | 0 | 9 | 550 | 81 | 89% | 5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 68 | 75% | 7.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 434 | 64 | 70% | 6.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 320 | 40 | 44% | 8 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Mar 2024 – Apr 2025)
2
Inspections
15
Total Citations
1
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
7.5
Citations/Inspection
Apr 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
5
33% of total
Resident Rights
4
27% of total
Pharmacy Services
2
13% of total
Environmental
1
7% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
14
Complaint Investigations
1
State Comparison (KS)
Citations
15
Kansas average: 26.9
Critical Citations
1
Kansas average: 0.9
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 02, 2025 | J | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2024 | F | Environmental | F0921 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2024 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2024 | D | Pharmacy | F0757 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2024 | D | Pharmacy | F0758 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0676 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0698 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2024 | E | Care Planning | F0636 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0655 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0558 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0582 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2024 | E | Resident Rights | F0623 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0625 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Veritas Management Group
Resident Census by Payment Source
60
Total Residents
Medicare
59
(98.3%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
1
(1.7%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
96.6%
28% better than avg
Kansas: 75.6%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
1.0%
52% better than avg
Kansas: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
89.2%
21% better than avg
Kansas: 73.5%
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for CENTER AT WATERFRONT LLC based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
81.4%
↓ 0.2pp vs 2022
Net Income
$2,838,881
↑ ~$2.9M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$6,970,673
↑ ~$120K vs 2022
Profit Margin
13.1%
↑ 13.5pp vs 2022
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Frail Elderly Waiver
Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver
- General: Age 65+, Kansas resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home- level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- KS Specifics: Requires care level assessment.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
Senior Care Act
Kansas SCA
- General: Age 60+, Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits: ~$1,800/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- KS Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), homemaker services.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Kansas Medicare Savings Program
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kansas resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- KS Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Kansas NFCSP Respite Care
- General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kansas resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
- KS Specifics: 11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Kansas SCSEP
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kansas resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- KS Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kansas resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- KS Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Kansas Seniors
Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver
Frail Elderly Waiver
Requirements:
General:Age 65+, Kansas resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home- level care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
KS Specifics:Requires care level assessment.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
Kansas SCA
Senior Care Act
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits:~$1,800/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- KS Specifics:Limited funding; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), homemaker services.
Kansas Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Kansas resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- KS Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Kansas NFCSP Respite Care
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kansas resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025):Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; need-based.
- KS Specifics:11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
Kansas SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kansas resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- KS Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kansas resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- KS Specifics:High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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