Center at Waterfront LLC

Nursing Home
Overview of Center at Waterfront LLC
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

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Kansas average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Kansas average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Kansas average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Kansas average: 3.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 44m per day

This home provides 2% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Kansas average: 4h 38m per day

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.

Lower demand than the Kansas average
Occupancy rate 81.4%
Residents per day (avg) 54
Occupancy rate
81.4%
Residents per day (avg)
54

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.

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 Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.7M
23.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$15.9M
Total costs $21.6M
Bed community size
80-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
66%
Occupied Beds
53 of 80
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Active
Facility 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

Private suites with private bathrooms
fully adjustable hospital beds
flat-screen TVs
free wireless internet
beauty salon
fine dining
scenic views.

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.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicare

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.

9 visits/inspections

1 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

1 routine inspections

Results

3 with issues

6 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:April 16, 2025

30 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Compare Nursing Homes around Wichita

The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
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
-
18
-
+7%
+13%
+8%
Family Health & Rehabilitation Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

KS 67209
72
No
-
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
-
18
-
+7%
+13%
+8%
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
-
15
1
-50%
+2%
+2%
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
-
30
1
-26%
+2%
+18%
Homestead Health Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

KS 67213-3403
45
No
-
HOMESTEAD HEALTH CENTER, INC.
92.9%
$4,836,596.00
$3,086,216.00
63.8%
41.10
1/5
2.8294
2/5
1/5
4/5
2
25
3
-100%
-39%
+17%

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Address 5.8 miles from city center

Address 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 Nurse108.9 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse529.2 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant957.9 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 Assistant56399513,80491100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse3022528,83291100%9.2
Speech Language Pathologist100102,4258998%6.5
Physical Therapy Aide8081,8007481%6.4
Registered Nurse55101,2159099%8.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,1126571%8
Physical Therapy Assistant4049586875%6.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician9095508189%5
Administrator1015206571%8
Other Dietary Services Staff1015046875%7.4
Nurse Practitioner2024966268%8
Qualified Social Worker2024346470%6.6
RN Director of Nursing2023204044%8

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Kansas average 4.5


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations 15
Citations per inspection
7.5

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

14 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 15 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
11% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

1 critical citation More info Kansas average: 0.9

0 serious citations More info Kansas average: 0.9

14 moderate citations More info Kansas average: 24.6

0 minor citations More info Kansas average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care critical citation Apr 02, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Mar 18, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 18, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 18, 2024
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.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.6%
28% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 75.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.0%
52% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.2%
21% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 73.5%

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Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+, Kansas resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home- level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires care level assessment.

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

Age 60+, Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$1,800/month (individual, varies).

$2,000 (individual).

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Kansas resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kansas resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kansas SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kansas resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kansas resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

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