4/5
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.
4/5
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.
Life Care Center of Seneca is a 60-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility operated by Seneca Health Care Medical Investors LLC in Seneca, Kansas. The community serves Nemaha County residents across a continuum that includes skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, respite stays, and independent and assisted living. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay accepted. Occupancy runs at 65 percent which is below Kansas’ 79.5 percent average, typically signaling availability for new admissions.
The facility holds a 5-star CMS rating, 80.5 percent above Kansas’ average, with staffing as a primary driver at 38.5 percent above state benchmark. Nurse hours run 4h 23m per resident daily. Over the 12-year inspection window, the facility averaged 9.9 deficiencies per year against a Kansas average of 6. Three findings are weightier than the numbers alone: a 2016 immediate jeopardy determination tied to a resident elopement, a 2019 substantiated complaint in which an abuse allegation was not reported to the state, and a 2023 substantiated complaint involving resident-to-resident physical abuse. The latest annual survey in April 2025 cited 5 deficiencies, includingdignity, medication management, infection control, all corrected by July 2025.
Amenities span a fine dining program, a community re-entry program, landscaped grounds and courtyards, and a certified activity director. Alzheimer’s and dementia care programming is offered alongside rehabilitation services geared toward discharge and recovery.
With memory care capacity for those in earlier to mid-stage dementia, Life Care Center of Seneca suits residents requiring post-acute rehabilitation or long-term skilled nursing care in a small-town Nemaha County setting.
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.
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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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.
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41m per day | ▼ 4% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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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.
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43m per day | ▲ 8% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
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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.
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2h 25m per day | ▼ 10% State avg: 2h 41m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
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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.
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3h 12m per day | ▼ 11% State avg: 3h 35m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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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.
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0m per day | ▼ 100% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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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.
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22m per day | ▼ 25% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Lower than the Kansas average: 79.5%
Life Care Center of Seneca is administered by Ashley Laflin.
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.
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.
Deficiencies
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This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
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124 | 100 | This facility has 24% more total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (124 vs. KS avg 100).↑ 24% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2013.
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9.5 | 7.7 | This facility has 23% more deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (9.5 vs. KS avg 7.7).↑ 23% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
15 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations.
In line with State average
State average: N/A
In line with State average
State average: N/A
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
0% compared with State average
State average ratio: 0 : 0
0% compared with State average
State average: 0 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 8 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
8
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hours
Assists with medical care and medications.
All 6 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
6
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hours
Helps with daily care and mobility.
All 28 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
28
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
82 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 28 | 0 | 28 | 6,061 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,427 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,104 | 92 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,027 | 88 | 96% | 8.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 991 | 70 | 76% | 7 |
| Administrator | 3 | 0 | 3 | 552 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 544 | 64 | 70% | 6.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 439 | 61 | 66% | 7.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 424 | 57 | 62% | 7.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 418 | 58 | 63% | 7.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 397 | 55 | 60% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 336 | 69 | 75% | 4.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 59 | 37 | 40% | 1.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 7 | 8% | 5.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 3% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 4 | 4% | 5.3 |
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.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.8
45% better than State average
State average: 10.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.0
42% better than State average
State average: 20.7
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
8.6%
55% better than State average
State average: 19.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
3.9%
80% better than State average
State average: 19.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.6%
In line with State average
State average: 23.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
7.8%
79% worse than State average
State average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.1%
33% better than State average
State average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than State average
State average: 3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.5%
8% worse than State average
State average: 5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.5%
72% better than State average
State average: 5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.8%
31% better than State average
State average: 16.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.4%
8% better than State average
State average: 91.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.7%
In line with State average
State average: 95.5%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.45
33% worse than State average
State average: 1.84
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.14
45% worse than State average
State average: 2.16
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.6%
25% better than State average
State average: 75.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.7%
21% better than State average
State average: 2.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.0%
31% better than State average
State average: 73.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
17.3%
25% better than State average
State average: 23.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
10.9%
7% better than State average
State average: 11.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.3%
66% worse than State average
State average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
68.5%
28% better than State average
State average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
35.6%
30% worse than State average
State average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
28% of new residents, often for short stays.
23% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
40
Residents 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 Life Care Center of Seneca from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
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."
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."
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."
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."
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.
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.
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.
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).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (49% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 18 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from Seneca's city center to Life Care Center of Seneca's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
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Life Care Center of Seneca is legally operated by Seneca Health Care Medical Investors Llc, and administered by Ashley Laflin.
Life Care Center of Seneca has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to KS state health department records, Life Care Center of Seneca's license number is 175439.
Life Care Center of Seneca's occupancy is 65%.
Life Care Center of Seneca is registered as a for-profit in KS.
Ashley Laflin is the administrator of Life Care Center of Seneca.
Life Care Center of Seneca has 60 beds.
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