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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.
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.
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 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
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.
| 26m per day | ▼ 39% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
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.
| 1h 50m per day | ▲ 177% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
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
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 21m per day | ▲ 20% State avg: 3h 38m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
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.
| 6m per day | ▲ 151% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
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.
| 17m per day | ▼ 42% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Lower than the Kansas average: 79.5%Center at Waterfront LLC is legally operated by Center At Waterfront Llc, and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 47 | 100 | This facility has 53% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas nursing home (47 vs. KS avg 100).↓ 53% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2020.
| 7.8 | 16.7 | This facility has 53% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas nursing home (7.8 vs. KS avg 16.7).↓ 53% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Kansas 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% more staff per resident 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.
32 total: 7 full-time employees and 25 contractors.
32
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
55 total: 20 full-time employees and 35 contractors.
55
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
121 total: 46 full-time employees and 75 contractors.
121
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hours
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 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.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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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Wichita | 80
Facility
80
KS AVG
71
Rank
#63 / 224 | - | - | 5.57 | -8% | +20% | $0 | 13 | 4.3 | - | 80 | A+ |
32
Facility
32
KS AVG
46
Rank
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Wichita | 120
Facility
120
KS AVG
71
Rank
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75
Facility
75
KS AVG
46
Rank
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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Facility
80
KS AVG
71
Rank
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25
Facility
25
KS AVG
46
Rank
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| Center at Waterfront LLC |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Wichita | 80
Facility
80
KS AVG
71
Rank
#63 / 224 | 67.5% | -15% | 4.73 | +29% | +2% | $12.7k | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 58 | - |
27
Facility
27
KS AVG
46
Rank
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Facility
76
KS AVG
71
Rank
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75
Facility
75
KS AVG
46
Rank
#39 / 363 | - | $9.4M | $4.5M | 47.2% | 175532 |
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 68%.
David E. Smith is the administrator of Center at Waterfront LLC.
Center at Waterfront LLC has 80 beds.
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