Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (43% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 7 - 8 months.
Life Care Center of Burlington is a 77-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility operated by Burlington Real Estate Investors LLC at 601 Cross Street in Burlington, Kansas, in Coffey County. Welcomed are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, serving a mostly long-term population averaging a stay of 119 days.
CMS rates the facility 3 stars, 8.3 percent above the Kansas average, with health inspection and quality measures both above the state mean at 12.8 percent and 24.6 percent apiece. Staffing runs 16.9 percent below the Kansas average and is the primary drag on the overall rating. Across 5 inspections since 2021, the facility totaled 23 total including 1 serious finding, with no fines or payment denials in the past three years and no deficiencies cited in the latest inspection. At 96 percent occupancy which is well above Kansas’ 79.5 percent average and ranked 41st out of 217 state facilities, the community is near-capacity with limited availability.
On-site nurse aide training is present. A secured dementia care unit is a program, along with skilled nursing and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation.
With above-average quality outcomes and strong local demand, the facility is built for long-term skilled nursing and secured memory care in rural Coffey County.
Life Care Center of Burlington is administered by Elizabeth Stockebrand.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 265 | 100 | This facility has 165% more total deficiencies than a typical Kansas nursing home (265 vs. KS avg 100).↑ 165% worse |
State average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
State average 26.9
State average 6.07
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
13 of 23 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 23 resulted from complaint investigations; and 8 of 23 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: 0.9
State average: 0.9
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
165 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 29 | 0 | 29 | 7,720 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 18 | 0 | 18 | 7,192 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 3,870 | 92 | 100% | 10 |
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,408 | 80 | 87% | 10.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 893 | 72 | 78% | 7.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 719 | 60 | 65% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 719 | 63 | 68% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 3 | 0 | 3 | 613 | 59 | 64% | 8.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 70 | 76% | 7.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 454 | 62 | 67% | 7.3 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 442 | 61 | 66% | 7.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 425 | 60 | 65% | 6.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 416 | 54 | 59% | 7.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 262 | 39 | 42% | 5.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 243 | 44 | 48% | 5.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 109 | 14 | 15% | 7.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 3% | 9.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 3 | 3% | 9.2 |
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)
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.
24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
33% of new residents, often for short stays.
43% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Burlington from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (43% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 7 - 8 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Burlington's city center to Life Care Center of Burlington's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
| Brookdale Rosehill | NH AL SNF | Shawnee | 92
Facility
92
KS AVG
69
Rank
#45 / 223 |
81.5%
Facility
81.5%
KS AVG
76.8
Rank
#103 / 206 | +6% | 4.27
Facility
4.27
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#88 / 144 | +42% | -8% | $0
Facility
$0
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#1 / 147 | 35
Facility
35
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#109 / 147 | 8.8
Facility
8.8
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#127 / 147 | - | 75 | A+ |
54
Facility
54
KS AVG
46
Rank
#138 / 363 | Mary Patchett | $15.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$15.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#24 / 148 | $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#24 / 148 | 48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#75 / 148 | 175478 | ||||
| Ascension Living Via Christi Village McLean | NH AL IL MC SNF | Wichita (Indian Hills) | 95
Facility
95
KS AVG
69
Rank
#43 / 223 |
33.7%
Facility
33.7%
KS AVG
76.8
Rank
#199 / 206 | -56% | 4.47
Facility
4.47
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#73 / 144 | +4% | -4% | $0
Facility
$0
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#1 / 147 | 14
Facility
14
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#18 / 147 | 7.0
Facility
7.0
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#107 / 147 | 1 | 32 | - |
47
Facility
47
KS AVG
46
Rank
#186 / 363 | Abigail Poff | $7.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$7.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#68 / 148 | $3.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$3.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#80 / 148 | 44.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
44.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#135 / 148 | 175543 | ||||
| Bethel Health Care Center | NH HOS PC RC SNF | North Newton | 65
Facility
65
KS AVG
69
Rank
#88 / 223 |
90.8%
Facility
90.8%
KS AVG
76.8
Rank
#36 / 206 | +18% | 5.69
Facility
5.69
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#15 / 144 | -17% | +23% | $0
Facility
$0
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#1 / 147 | 5
Facility
5
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#1 / 147 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#2 / 147 | - | 59 | - |
29
Facility
29
KS AVG
46
Rank
#264 / 363 | Bethel Investors, LLC | $11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#25 / 148 | $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#29 / 148 | 57.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
57.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#73 / 148 | 175402 | ||||
| Derby Health &Amp; Rehabilitation LLC | NH SNF | Derby | 74
Facility
74
KS AVG
69
Rank
#73 / 223 |
93.2%
Facility
93.2%
KS AVG
76.8
Rank
#23 / 206 | +21% | 5.27
Facility
5.27
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#32 / 144 | -11% | +14% | $0
Facility
$0
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#1 / 147 | 12
Facility
12
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#13 / 147 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#24 / 147 | - | 69 | - |
68
Facility
68
KS AVG
46
Rank
#68 / 363 | Derby Health & Rehabilitation LLC | $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#33 / 148 | $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#48 / 148 | 51.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
51.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#126 / 148 | 175514 | ||||
| Life Care Center of Burlington | NH MC SNF | Burlington | 77
Facility
77
KS AVG
69
Rank
#67 / 223 |
96.1%
Facility
96.1%
KS AVG
76.8
Rank
#13 / 206 | +25% | 3.88
Facility
3.88
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#107 / 144 | -64% | -16% | $0
Facility
$0
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#1 / 147 | 23
Facility
23
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#71 / 147 | 4.6
Facility
4.6
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#44 / 147 | 1 | 74 | - |
46
Facility
46
KS AVG
46
Rank
#193 / 363 | Brandon Johnson | $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#69 / 148 | $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#53 / 148 | 68.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
68.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#28 / 148 | 175373 |
Life Care Center of Burlington is legally operated by Burlington Real Estate Investors LLC, and administered by Elizabeth Stockebrand.
Life Care Center of Burlington has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to KS state health department records, Life Care Center of Burlington's license number is 175373.
Life Care Center of Burlington's occupancy is 96%.
Life Care Center of Burlington has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Life Care Center of Burlington has a no-pet policy.
Life Care Center of Burlington is registered as a for-profit in KS.
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