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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 60th out of 141 homes in Kansas. 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
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Weekend Total Nursing
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 31m per day |
Lower than the Kansas average: 79.5%Center at Waterfront LLC is administrated by David E. Smith.
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 30 | 100 | This facility has 70% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas nursing home (30 vs. KS avg 100).↓ 70% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2020.
| 5 | 16.7 | This facility has 70% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas nursing home (5 vs. KS avg 16.7).↓ 70% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on April 2, 2025, identified a deficiency related to inadequate supervision and interventions to prevent the elopement of a cognitively impaired resident, which was corrected prior to the surveyor’s entrance. Earlier inspections showed multiple deficiencies primarily involving resident care, medication management, communication with dialysis providers, and sanitation in food preparation areas. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated except for the elopement incident that led to the April 2025 deficiency. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings beyond the elopement, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility had previously corrected all cited deficiencies by May 2024, but recent findings indicate some challenges in maintaining consistent supervision and care interventions.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsKansas average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Kansas average 26.9
Kansas average 6.07
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.
11% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
82% better than Kansas average
0% compared with Kansas average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
3,661 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 46 | 75 | 121 | 14,782 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 35 | 55 | 8,728 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,336 | 87 | 95% | 6.6 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,850 | 78 | 85% | 6.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 25 | 32 | 1,236 | 84 | 91% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,032 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 933 | 70 | 76% | 6.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 580 | 64 | 70% | 8.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 551 | 83 | 90% | 4.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 489 | 64 | 70% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 391 | 59 | 64% | 6.6 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.6%
28% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 75.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
52% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
89.2%
21% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 73.5%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
73% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
27% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
60Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Center at Waterfront LLC based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #29 / 144Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 29th out of 144 homes in Kansas. 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
5.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Wichita's city center to Center at Waterfront LLC's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Center at Waterfront LLC is located in WICHITA, Kansas.
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The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
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The legal owner and operator of Center at Waterfront LLC is East Wichita Snf Llc.
Center at Waterfront LLC has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to KS state health department records, Center at Waterfront LLC's license number is 175564.
Center at Waterfront LLC's occupancy is 66%.
David E. Smith is the administrator of Center at Waterfront LLC.
Center at Waterfront LLC has 80 beds.
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