Life Care Center of Andover
Nursing Home & Memory Care · Andover, KS
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Life Care Center of Andover

Nursing Home & Memory Care · Andover, 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.
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Life Care Center of Andover accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Life Care Center of Andover

Life Care Center of Andover is a 154-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility offering skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite stays in Andover, Kansas. Operated by Andover Real Estate Investors LLC, the community serves Butler County residents and takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

The inspection record is the defining factor in evaluating this facility. Over a nine-year window, the facility averaged 42.3 deficiencies annually, 605 percent above Kansas’ average of 6, and accumulated multiple immediate jeopardy findings. Two substantiated elopements in early 2019 each reached immediate jeopardy status; in one, a cognitively impaired resident walked to a neighboring building in 26°F weather after staff failed to respond to a door alarm. An April 2019 finding of immediate jeopardy was tied to failure to maintain a resident’s airway and oxygenation, resulting in death. Enforcement actions during the window included denial of payment for new Medicare and Medicaid admissions. The facility holds a 1-star CMS overall rating, driven by a health inspection score 62.4 percent below Kansas’ average. The most recent inspection on file in February 2020 found the facility in full compliance, with all prior deficiencies corrected; no inspection data is available after that date. Quality Measures notably run 24.6 percent above state average.

Confirmed amenities include a fine dining program, landscaped grounds, a beauty salon, and a certified dietitian. Occupancy at the last recorded inspection stood at 46 percent, well below Kansas’ 79.5 percent average.

The facility’s size and care mix — skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation under one roof — orient it toward residents in Butler County needing post-acute or long-term clinical care across multiple acuity levels.

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.
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.
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.
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.

Staffing hours breakdown

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 — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info 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.
3h 48m per day
vs avg

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +62% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs 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. 28m per day ▼ 34% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m 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. 59m per day ▲ 46% State avg: 40m 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. 2h 9m per day ▼ 20% State avg: 2h 41m per day · National avg: 2h 20m 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. 3h 8m per day ▼ 12% State avg: 3h 35m per day · National avg: 3h 26m 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. 3m per day ▲ 62% State avg: 2m 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. 8m per day ▼ 72% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
102 days
Bed community size
154-bed community Rank #8 / 224Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 224 homes in Kansas. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
39 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 1 / 100 Rank #352 / 363Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 352nd out of 363 homes in Kansas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Kansas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
63%
Lower than the Kansas average: 79.5%
Occupied beds
97 / 154
Average occupied beds in Kansas homes 50 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Facility
StatusActive
CountyButler
License Number175157
CMS Certification Number175373

Ownership & Operating Entity

Life Care Center of Andover is administered by Jo Ann Olsen.

Owner NameAndover Real Estate Investors LLC

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactDaniel Laffery, Executive Director

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Salon
Landscaped Grounds
Library
Transportation Services
Housekeeping And Laundry Services
Fine Dining Program
Daily Activity Schedule
Family/Resident Councils
Private And Semi-Private Rooms
Religious Services
Certified Dietitian
Complimentary Wireless Internet
24-Hour Security And Fire Safety Systems

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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 2012 · 14 years of data 457 deficiencies

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 2012 vs. Kansas state average
Overall vs. KS average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Kansas average:
• Total deficiencies (357% above)
• Deficiencies per year (359% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection November 21, 2025

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. 457100 This facility has 357% more total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (457 vs. KS avg 100).↑ 357% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2012. 32.67.1 This facility has 359% more deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (32.6 vs. KS avg 7.1).↑ 359% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on February 17, 2020 found the facility in compliance with all regulations and no deficiencies were cited. Prior inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies related mainly to resident care planning, assistance with activities of daily living, pain management, safe transfer techniques, and medication management, including failure to act on pharmacist recommendations. Complaint investigations substantiated issues such as inadequate supervision leading to resident elopements and delays in reporting and investigating neglect. Enforcement actions included denial of payment for new Medicare and Medicaid admissions due to pressure ulcer care deficiencies and immediate jeopardy findings related to resident safety, but these were resolved in subsequent inspections. The facility’s record shows improvement over time, with all deficiencies corrected by the most recent survey.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022
Total health inspections 10

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total health citations
59

State average N/A

Citations per inspection
5.9

State average N/A


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

32 of 59 citations resulted from standard inspections; 9 of 59 resulted from complaint investigations; and 18 of 59 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
5
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious health citations
3
In line with State average

State average: N/A

5 critical citations State average: N/A

3 serious citations State average: N/A

50 moderate citations State average: N/A

1 minor citation State average: N/A
Citations history (last 4 years)
Abuse/Neglect critical citation Nov 17, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect critical citation Nov 17, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect critical citation Nov 17, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Jun 03, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 122
Employees 119
Contractors 3
Staff to resident ratio 1.27 : 1
0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 51
Average shift 7.8 hours
0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 36,731

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 7 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 21 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 21
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 45 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 45
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.3 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

0.5%

177 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 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 Assistant4504513,22392100%7.3
Licensed Practical Nurse210218,02292100%9.3
Medication Aide/Technician160165,20892100%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist6061,9907076%7.7
Registered Nurse7071,6238795%9.4
Other Dietary Services Staff2021,03292100%8
Physical Therapy Aide3038487076%7.3
Qualified Social Worker3036326773%5.8
Administrator2025686672%8
Physical Therapy Assistant2025187076%6.5
Dental Services Staff1014976672%7.5
Mental Health Service Worker1014966267%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician1014636672%7
Dietitian1014255964%7.2
Nurse Practitioner2024235257%7.7
RN Director of Nursing2023534549%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist4042355762%4
Occupational Therapy Aide011853033%2.8
Medical Director0115733%19
Occupational Therapy Assistant0113533%11.8
45 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
21 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
16 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 76%
7 Registered Nurse
% of Days 95%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 76%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 73%
2 Administrator
% of Days 72%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 76%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 72%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 67%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 72%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 64%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 57%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 49%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 62%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 33%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023-2025

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 $79K
80% higher than State average

State average: $44K

Number of fines 5
107% more fines than State average

State 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 State average

State average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $79K
State average $44K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

5 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 27, 2025
$23K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jun 25, 2024
$11K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 29, 2024
$15K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Nov 15, 2023
$22K

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. 7.2
31% better than State average

State average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 15.0
28% better than State average

State average: 20.7

Long-stay resident measures
Above average State avg: 3.0 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 7.6%
60% better than State average

State average: 19.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 12.5%
36% better than State average

State 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 25.0%
5% worse than State average

State average: 23.8%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.5%
In line with State average

State average: 4.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.0%
29% worse than State average

State average: 4.6%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.2%
61% better than State average

State average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.7%
12% worse than State average

State average: 5.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.7%
86% better than State average

State average: 5.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 27.2%
61% worse than State average

State average: 16.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.6%
In line with State average

State average: 91.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.8%
8% worse than State average

State average: 95.5%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.61
13% better than State average

State average: 1.84

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.08
50% better than State average

State average: 2.16

Short-stay resident measures
Average State avg: 2.6 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 30.1%
60% worse than State average

State average: 75.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than State average

State average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 9.0%
88% worse than State average

State average: 73.5%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 30.7%
33% worse than State average

State average: 23.0%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 6.7%
43% better than State average

State average: 11.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.7%
123% worse than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 56.4%
5% better than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 43.1%
15% worse than State average

State average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

26% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

37% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

37% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 96
Medicare
2
2.1% of residents
Medicaid
71
74% of residents
Private pay or other
23
24% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
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."
$7.3M
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."
-$856.6K
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
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."
$7.3M
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."
-$856.6K
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.
$2.1K
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.
$5.2M 71.3% 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.
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).
$2.9M
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).
$8.1M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

New residents most often arrive under private pay (37% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
301 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 26%
Private pay 37%
Medicaid 37%
Discharges
313 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 13%
Private pay 49%
Medicaid 39%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Life Care Center of Andover

Who is the owner of Life Care Center of Andover?

Life Care Center of Andover is legally operated by Andover Real Estate Investors Llc, and administered by Jo Ann Olsen.

Is Life Care Center of Andover in a walkable area?

Life Care Center of Andover has a walk score of 1. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Life Care Center of Andover?

According to KS state health department records, Life Care Center of Andover's license number is 175157.

What is the occupancy rate at Life Care Center of Andover?

Life Care Center of Andover's occupancy is 63%.

Does Life Care Center of Andover operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Life Care Center of Andover is registered as a for-profit in KS.

Who is the administrator of Life Care Center of Andover?

Jo Ann Olsen is the administrator of Life Care Center of Andover.

How many beds does Life Care Center of Andover have?

Life Care Center of Andover has 154 beds.

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