Occupancy rate
65%
In line with Kansas averageMostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
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CMS overall rating
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.
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.
Life Care Center of Seneca
Nursing Home in Kansas
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
Life Care Center of Seneca
Life Care Center of Seneca provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in a welcoming environment. The facility focuses on patient-centered care with a dedicated team of therapists and nurses. It offers a variety of specialized services to meet the needs of residents and patients.
Quality ratings
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.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
60
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
65%
Residents per day
39
Occupancy rate
65%
Residents per day
39
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
33% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
43% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
7 - 8 months
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$7.9M
Operating loss
-$385.8K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$7.9M
Operating loss
-$385.8K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$8.3M
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
49 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
In line with Kansas averageOccupied beds
39 / 60
Average residents
50 per day
Facility TypeNursing Facility
StatusActive
CountyNemaha
License Number175439
CMS Certification Number175373
Life Care Center of Seneca is administrated by Ashley Laflin.
Owner NameSENECA HEALTH CARE MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactLesa Duryea
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Rehabilitation
24-Hour Security And Fire Safety Systems
Beauty Salon And Barber Shop
Bedside And Bathroom Call Lights
Certified Dietitian
Community Re-Entry Program
Complimentary Wireless Internet
Daily Activity Schedule
Family/Resident Councils
Fine Dining Program
Flat-Screen Tvs
Flexible Visiting Hours
Full-Time
Certified Activity Director
Homelike Setting
Housekeeping And Laundry Services
Landscaped Grounds And Courtyards
Library
Non-Smoking Facility
Pet Visitors Allowed
Private And Semiprivate Rooms
Private Bathrooms
Religious Services
Patient/Family Education Program
Telephone And Cable Television Hookups
Transportation Services
Specific ProgramsSkilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living
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.
37 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
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Latest inspection
Date
May 14, 2025
119 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Kansas average: 100 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Life Care Center of Seneca
The most recent inspection on July 2, 2025, found the facility in compliance with all regulations and no deficiencies. Prior inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies related mainly to resident dignity and privacy, medication management, infection control, and environmental safety, particularly noted in the April 30, 2025 survey. Complaint investigations in 2023 and 2019 included substantiated findings involving failure to provide adequate supervision leading to resident abuse and failure to report alleged mistreatment, respectively. Enforcement actions were noted in earlier years, including immediate jeopardy findings related to elopement risks in 2016 and a denial of payment for new admissions in 2015 due to serious deficiencies. The facility appears to have addressed recent deficiencies effectively, with multiple follow-up inspections confirming correction and no new noncompliance found.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
5
Kansas average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
Total health citations
23
Kansas average 26.9
Citations per inspection
4.6
Kansas 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).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
Serious Health citations
1
1
11% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
22 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Dec 11, 2024
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Dec 11, 2024
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Dec 11, 2024
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Dec 11, 2024
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Dec 11, 2024
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Dec 11, 2024
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Dec 11, 2024
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Dec 11, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
103
Employees
99
Contractors
4
Staff to resident ratio
1.39:1
39% worse than Kansas averageKansas average ratio: 2.27:1
Avg staff/day
35
Average shift
8.6 hours
12% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 7.7 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
27,461
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
2
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
11 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
11 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
10
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.7 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
32
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
0.6%
169 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 2
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 32 | 0 | 32 | 8,988 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 4,587 | 91 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 18 | 0 | 18 | 4,155 | 91 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 13 | 0 | 13 | 2,242 | 90 | 99% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,269 | 67 | 74% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 945 | 73 | 80% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 831 | 68 | 75% | 7.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 789 | 69 | 76% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 0 | 2 | 537 | 48 | 53% | 11 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 497 | 66 | 73% | 7.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 459 | 62 | 68% | 7.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 416 | 56 | 62% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 303 | 52 | 57% | 5.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 142 | 34 | 37% | 3.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 115 | 15 | 16% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 104 | 49 | 54% | 2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 3 | 3% | 9.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 3 | 3% | 8.7 |
32 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
10 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
18 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
100%
13 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
99%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
74%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
80%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
75%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
76%
2 Registered Nurse
% of Days
53%
1 Administrator
% of Days
71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
73%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
68%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
62%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
57%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
37%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
16%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
54%
2 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
3%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
74
Medicare
8
10.8% of residents
Medicaid
45
60.8% of residents
Private pay or other
21
28.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Active Resident Council
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.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.4
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.4
39% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.4
30% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 20.7
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.6%
34% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.0%
43% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.6%
17% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 23.8%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.1%
7% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.1%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.1%
77% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%
87% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 3.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.2%
37% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
13.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
13.0%
151% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.2%
34% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 16.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.7%
5% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 91.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.5%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 95.5%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
77.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
77.1%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 75.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
64.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
64.3%
13% worse 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.
Penalties and fines
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
$31K
29% lower than Kansas averageKansas average: $44K
Number of fines
1
59% fewer fines than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.4
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$31K
Kansas average
$44K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 31, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 31, 2023
$31K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Seneca based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
80.4%
↑ 7.0pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$385.8K
↑ ~$1.7M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5.0M
↓ ~$183.7K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-4.9%
↑ 28.7pp vs 2022
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