Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
71
68 employees · 3 contractors · 23 on an average day Life Care Center of Seneca
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Seneca, KS
ALM Inspection Grade
A
ALM's inspection grade is 93 / 100, an A — 11 points above the Kansas average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
ALM's inspection grade is 93 / 100, an A — 11 points above the Kansas average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating
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
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Seneca, KS
ALM Inspection Grade
A
ALM's inspection grade is 93 / 100, an A — 11 points above the Kansas average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
ALM's inspection grade is 93 / 100, an A — 11 points above the Kansas average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating
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 accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Somebody who needs daily nursing and therapy at the same time would otherwise be splitting the week between a facility and a clinic. Life Care Center of Seneca sits in Seneca, Kansas, and keeps both nursing and rehabilitation under one roof. Licensed nurses are on site all day and all night, and rehabilitation services are built directly into each resident’s care.
The nursing home itself holds 60 beds. Staff time averages out to 3 hours and 51 minutes of nursing care per resident across a day.
Families can pay in different ways. Medicare is accepted for short‑term skilled care after a hospital stay. Medicaid helps when savings cannot cover a longer stay. Private pay works too, with costs handled directly. A salon handles hair on site, and transportation covers trips beyond the building. Ashley Laflin serves as administrator, and Seneca Health Care Medical Investors operates the community.
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.
Staffing
Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).
Total nursing care per resident / day
This nursing home is ranked 87th out of 136 nursing homes we track 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.
3h 51m
This nursing home is ranked 87th out of 136 nursing homes we track 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.
3h 51mStandout metric: LPN / LVN is +37% above Kansas average
5 of 6 metrics below Kansas average
Daily care time per resident, by role
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. All 8 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
8 staff · 8.6-hour shifts
31m
↓ 29% · KS 43mThis facility: 31m per resident per day, 29% below the Kansas average of 43m (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. All 8 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
8 staff · 8.6-hour shiftsUS average: 41m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 41m
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. All 6 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
6 staff · 8.8-hour shifts
55m
↑ 37% · KS 40mThis facility: 55m per resident per day, 37% above the Kansas average of 40m (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. All 6 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
6 staff · 8.8-hour shiftsUS average: 52m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 52m
Certified nursing assistant
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. All 28 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
28 staff · 7.5-hour shifts
2h 25m
↓ 10% · KS 2h 41mThis facility: 2h 25m per resident per day, 10% below the Kansas average of 2h 41m (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. All 28 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
28 staff · 7.5-hour shiftsUS average: 2h 20m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 2h 20m
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.
0m
↓ 98% · KS 2mThis facility: 0m per resident per day, 98% below the Kansas average of 2m (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
US average: 4m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 4m
Total nursing, weekends
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.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
3h 29m
↓ 3% · KS 3h 35mThis facility: 3h 29m per resident per day, 3% below the Kansas average of 3h 35m (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–SunUS average: 3h 26m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 3h 26m
RN, weekends
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.
Sat–Sun
22m
↓ 28% · KS 30mThis facility: 22m per resident per day, 28% below the Kansas average of 30m (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
Sat–SunUS average: 28m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 28m
Headcount
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
71
68 employees · 3 contractors · 23 on an average day
71 total staff / 40 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q4 2025).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.
1.78 : 1
↓ 20% · KS 2.22This facility: 1.78 staff per resident, 20% below the Kansas average of 2.22 (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
71 staff ÷ 40 residents
See full Kansas ranking →
Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
7.5 h
↓ 3% · KS 7.7 hThis facility: 7.5 h, 3% below the Kansas average of 7.7 h (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
15,861 staff hours this quarter
See full Kansas ranking →99.5% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Kansas average: 91.7% · Contractors this quarter: Medical Director (1), Occupational Therapy Assistant (1), Occupational Therapy Aide (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
By The Numbers
Community insights.
Bed count
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
60
Rank #75 / 151Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 75th out of 151 nursing homes we track in Kansas for bed count. 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
60
Rank #75 / 151Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 75th out of 151 nursing homes we track in Kansas for bed count. 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Years of operating
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Rank #5 / 37Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 5th out of 37 nursing homes we track in Kansas for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Kansas facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Rank #5 / 37Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 5th out of 37 nursing homes we track in Kansas for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Kansas facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
50
years
Walk Score
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Rank #60 / 162Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 60th out of 162 nursing homes we track in Kansas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Kansas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Rank #60 / 162Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 60th out of 162 nursing homes we track in Kansas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Kansas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
58
/ 100
Occupancy rate
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Rank #125 / 143Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 125th out of 143 nursing homes we track in Kansas for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Kansas average, with its Statewide rank out of 143. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Rank #125 / 143Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 125th out of 143 nursing homes we track in Kansas for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Kansas average, with its Statewide rank out of 143. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
59.8%
This home usually has availability
Based on 35.9 residents and 60 beds. Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents
Lower than the Kansas average: 80.7%
Avg. Length of Stay
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
89
days
About This Community
Facility TypeNursing Facility
StatusActive
CountyNemaha
License Number175439
CMS Certification Number175373
Life Care Center of Seneca is administered by Ashley Laflin.
Owner NameSeneca Health Care Medical Investors LLC
Resident Council
Dietitian
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
Transportation
Pets not allowed
Beauty Salon
Wi-Fi
Flat-Screen Tvs
Flexible Visiting Hours
Courtyard
Library
Non-Smoking Facility
Cable Tv
Emergency Call System
In-Room Features
Private Bathrooms
CMS Health Inspection History
ALM Inspection Grade
93 / 100
Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares
11 points above the Kansas average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100)
Category breakdown
Citations
Strong
42 severity-weighted points (15 deficiencies) · 2× lower than the typical CMS-certified KS facility (median: 82)
Enforcement
Strong
No fines on record · 0 enforcement actions
Persistence
Typical
34 days to fix issues · slower than the typical CMS-certified KS facility (median: 32)
Total health inspections
3
↓ 30% · KS 4.3This facility: 3, 30% below the KS average of 4.3 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
15
Rank #16 / 138Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 16th out of 138 nursing homes we track in Kansas for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Kansas State average, with a ranking across all 138 KS facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 45% · KS 27.5This facility: 15, 45% below the KS average of 27.5 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
5
Rank #36 / 138Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 36th out of 138 nursing homes we track in Kansas for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Kansas mean across 138 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 22% · KS 6.37This facility: 5, 22% below the KS average of 6.37 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected
15 of 15 citations corrected
Critical
J–L
0
↓ 100% · KS 0.8This facility: 0, 100% below the KS average of 0.8 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious
G–I
0
↓ 100% · KS 0.8This facility: 0, 100% below the KS average of 0.8 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate
D–F
15
↓ 40% · KS 25.2This facility: 15, 40% below the KS average of 25.2 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor
A–C
0
↓ 100% · KS 0.7This facility: 0, 100% below the KS average of 0.7 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal riskLatest inspection: Apr 30, 2025 · 5 citations, all corrected
Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 4 of 15 citations · 7 categories in total
Citations history
Most recent first
Apr 30, 2025
5 citations
Administration moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Aug 23, 2023
5 citations
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Dec 02, 2021
5 citations
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 15 citations
Quality of Life & Care
4 deficiencies (27%)
Resident Rights
3 deficiencies (20%)
Pharmacy Services
3 deficiencies (20%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning
2 deficiencies (13%)
Infection Control
1 deficiency (7%)
Nutrition & Dietary
1 deficiency (7%)
Administration
1 deficiency (7%)
How citations are counted
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 15 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Source
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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Enforcement
Penalties and fines
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 Aug 2026
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials on record since Aug 2023.
Total fines
$0
KS avg $40KKansas average: $40,388. Average among the 151 Kansas facilities with a penalty on record.US avg $67KUS average: $67,417, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Number of fines
0
KS avg 2.16Kansas average: 2.16. Average among the 151 Kansas facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 1.96US average: 1.96, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
KS avg 0.25Kansas average: 0.25. Average among the 151 Kansas facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.36US average: 0.36, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes
Quality of care over time
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Kansas average.
CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
4
/ 5
Above average
↑ 35% · KS 3.0This facility: 4.0, 35% above the KS average of 3.0 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
3
/ 5
Average
↑ 16% · KS 2.6This facility: 3.0, 16% above the KS average of 2.6 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
5.1
Score · lower is better
↓ 46% · KS 9.5This facility: 5.1, 46% below the KS average of 9.5 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
13.3
Score · lower is better
↓ 30% · KS 18.9This facility: 13.3, 30% below the KS average of 18.9 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.13 long-stay measures: 7 better, 5 worse, 1 near KS average
8 short-stay measures: 4 better, 1 worse, 3 compared with US only
Long-stay residents
People who live at the home · 13 measures
Daily care & independence
Needed more help with daily activities
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.5%
↓ 58% · KS 17.9This facility: 7.5, 58% below the KS average of 17.9 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.5%
↓ 58% · KS 17.9This facility: 7.5, 58% below the KS average of 17.9 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Walking ability worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
5.5%
↓ 66% · KS 16.2This facility: 5.5, 66% below the KS average of 16.2 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
5.5%
↓ 66% · KS 16.2This facility: 5.5, 66% below the KS average of 16.2 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Bowel or bladder incontinence (low-risk residents)
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.8%
↑ 19% · KS 22.6This facility: 26.8, 19% above the KS average of 22.6 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.8%
↑ 19% · KS 22.6This facility: 26.8, 19% above the KS average of 22.6 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Safety & clinical stability
Urinary tract infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
↓ 100% · KS 2.9This facility: 0.0, 100% below the KS average of 2.9 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
↓ 100% · KS 2.9This facility: 0.0, 100% below the KS average of 2.9 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Falls with major injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.1%
↓ 5% · KS 4.3This facility: 4.1, 5% below the KS average of 4.3 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.1%
↓ 5% · KS 4.3This facility: 4.1, 5% below the KS average of 4.3 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Pressure ulcers (high-risk residents)
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.5%
↓ 65% · KS 4.4This facility: 1.5, 65% below the KS average of 4.4 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.5%
↓ 65% · KS 4.4This facility: 1.5, 65% below the KS average of 4.4 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Physical & mental health
Lost too much weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.0%
↑ 43% · KS 4.9This facility: 7.0, 43% above the KS average of 4.9 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.0%
↑ 43% · KS 4.9This facility: 7.0, 43% above the KS average of 4.9 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Depressive symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
8.6%
↑ 33% · KS 6.5This facility: 8.6, 33% above the KS average of 6.5 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
8.6%
↑ 33% · KS 6.5This facility: 8.6, 33% above the KS average of 6.5 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Antipsychotic use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.6%
↓ 42% · KS 18.1This facility: 10.6, 42% below the KS average of 18.1 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.6%
↓ 42% · KS 18.1This facility: 10.6, 42% below the KS average of 18.1 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.3%
↑ 8% · KS 92.1This facility: 99.3, 8% above the KS average of 92.1 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.3%
↑ 8% · KS 92.1This facility: 99.3, 8% above the KS average of 92.1 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.7%
↑ 2% · KS 95.5This facility: 97.7, 2% above the KS average of 95.5 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.7%
↑ 2% · KS 95.5This facility: 97.7, 2% above the KS average of 95.5 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Hospital & emergency visits
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.45
↑ 33% · KS 1.84This facility: 2.45, 33% above the KS average of 1.84 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.45
↑ 33% · KS 1.84This facility: 2.45, 33% above the KS average of 1.84 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.14
↑ 45% · KS 2.16This facility: 3.14, 45% above the KS average of 2.16 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.14
↑ 45% · KS 2.16This facility: 3.14, 45% above the KS average of 2.16 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Short-stay residents
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 8 measures
Daily care & independence
Able to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
68.5%
↑ 28% · US 53.7This facility: 68.5, 28% above the US average of 53.7 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
68.5%
↑ 28% · US 53.7This facility: 68.5, 28% above the US average of 53.7 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Returned home or to the community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
35.6%
↓ 30% · US 50.6This facility: 35.6, 30% below the US average of 50.6 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
35.6%
↓ 30% · US 50.6This facility: 35.6, 30% below the US average of 50.6 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).Safety & clinical stability
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.3%
↑ 66% · US 0.8This facility: 1.3, 66% above the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.3%
↑ 66% · US 0.8This facility: 1.3, 66% above the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).Physical & mental health
New antipsychotic medication
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.3%
↑ 23% · KS 1.9This facility: 2.3, 23% above the KS average of 1.9 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.3%
↑ 23% · KS 1.9This facility: 2.3, 23% above the KS average of 1.9 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.6%
↑ 16% · KS 76.1This facility: 88.6, 16% above the KS average of 76.1 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.6%
↑ 16% · KS 76.1This facility: 88.6, 16% above the KS average of 76.1 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.0%
↑ 30% · KS 73.8This facility: 96.0, 30% above the KS average of 73.8 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.0%
↑ 30% · KS 73.8This facility: 96.0, 30% above the KS average of 73.8 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Hospital & emergency visits
Re-hospitalized after admission
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
17.3%
↓ 25% · KS 23.0This facility: 17.3, 25% below the KS average of 23.0 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
17.3%
↓ 25% · KS 23.0This facility: 17.3, 25% below the KS average of 23.0 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
10.9%
↓ 7% · KS 11.7This facility: 10.9, 7% below the KS average of 11.7 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
10.9%
↓ 7% · KS 11.7This facility: 10.9, 7% below the KS average of 11.7 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. Grey compares with the US average only, because CMS publishes no state figure. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
Money and staffing.
Life Care Center of Seneca’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, compared with 139 Kansas nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
FY Dec 2024
Is it financially stable?
Losing money on care, but less than last year
−8.4% operating margin
+14.1 pts vs prior year
An operating loss in 4 of the last 8 reported years. Other income ($0.0M) trims the net loss to −$0.3M. Watch for cost-cutting that reaches staffing.
Does it invest in staff?
Spends more on payroll than most Kansas homes
71.2% payroll share of revenue
KS average 57.3%Rank #12 / 139Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 12th out of 139 nursing homes we track in Kansas for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Kansas average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Payroll rose $0.4M while revenue rose $0.9M. Check hours per resident in the staffing section to confirm it reaches the floor.
FY 2024 scorecard
Each row shows the FY 2024 figure, the change since the prior report, the trend, and how it compares with Kansas homes.
Revenue & profit
Losing money on care
| Metric | FY 2024 | vs prior year | Trend 2017 → 2024Trend | KS median | Compared with KS homesRank in KS | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue What the home earns from resident care, after discounts and bad debt. | $4.2M | +$0.9M | Trend 20172024 | KS median $6.7M | Rank in KS Rank #110 / 139Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 110th out of 139 nursing homes we track in Kansas for net patient revenue. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Kansas average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 21% of homes | Below KS median Higher net patient revenue than 21% of KS homes that filed a recent report. Revenue mostly follows how big a home is. |
| Operating expenses Everything it costs to run the home: staff, supplies, rent, admin. | $4.6M | +$0.5M | Trend 20172024 | KS median — | Rank in KS Not ranked | Exceeds revenue Operating expenses are higher than net patient revenue, so resident care runs at a loss. |
| Net patient income Revenue minus operating expenses. Negative means care loses money. | −$0.4M | +$0.4M | Trend 20172024 | KS median — | Rank in KS Not ranked | Loss, narrowing Resident care lost money this year, less than in the prior report. |
| Operating margin Net patient income as a share of revenue. The clearest health signal. | −8.4% | +14.1 pts | Trend 20172024 | KS median — | Rank in KS Not ranked | Loss A negative margin means resident care costs more than it earns. |
| Other income Money not from resident care: investments, grants, services. | $0.0M | — | Trend — | KS median — | Rank in KS Not ranked | Offsets part of the loss Income from outside resident care covers part of the loss on care. |
| Net income The bottom line after other income. | −$0.3M | +$0.4M | Trend — | KS median — | Rank in KS Not ranked | Loss The bottom line is below zero even after other income. |
Staffing spend
Spends more of revenue on staff than most Kansas homes
| Metric | FY 2024 | vs prior year | Trend 2017 → 2024Trend | KS median | Compared with KS homesRank in KS | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll costs Salaries and wage-related benefits, not counting contract labor. | $3.0M | +$0.4M | Trend 20172024 | KS median $3.6M | Rank in KS Rank #82 / 139Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 82nd out of 139 nursing homes we track in Kansas for payroll costs. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Kansas average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 41% of homes | Below KS median Higher payroll than 41% of KS homes. Payroll in dollars mostly follows how big a home is, so this compares size, not staffing levels. |
| Payroll share of revenue Payroll divided by revenue. Higher usually means more staff per resident. | 71.2% | −8.1 pts | Trend 20172024 | KS median 54.4% | Rank in KS Rank #12 / 139Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 12th out of 139 nursing homes we track in Kansas for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Kansas average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 92% of homes | 13.9 pts over KS average The KS average is 57.3% of revenue. Within 3 points of it reads as near the average. |
Charts, 2017–2024 2 charts · KS benchmark drawn as a dashed line
Revenue, expenses and income
What the home earned from resident care (net patient revenue), what it cost to run (operating expenses) and the difference between the two (net patient income), for each fiscal year it filed a CMS cost report.
USD, millions
Net patient revenue Operating expenses Net patient income
Where revenue goes
Both lines are a share of net patient revenue. Payroll share is what goes to salaries and wage-related benefits; operating margin is what is left after every operating cost (below 0%, resident care lost money). The dashed line is the Kansas payroll average.
% of net patient revenue
Payroll share Operating margin KS payroll average
Year-by-year data, 2017–2024 every reported year · latest first, scroll sideways
| Metric | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $4.2M | $4.1M | $4.0M | $3.6M | $3.0M | $3.0M | $3.3M | $4.2M |
| Operating expenses | $3.7M | $3.8M | $3.8M | $3.6M | $3.5M | $3.8M | $4.1M | $4.6M |
| Net patient income | $0.5M | $0.3M | $0.2M | $0.0M | −$0.5M | −$0.8M | −$0.7M | −$0.4M |
| Operating margin | 12.3% | 7.7% | 5.8% | 0.1% | −16.0% | −27.4% | −22.5% | −8.4% |
| Net income | $0.5M | $0.3M | $0.2M | $0.6M | −$0.2M | −$0.8M | −$0.7M | −$0.3M |
| Payroll costs | $2.2M | $2.2M | $2.2M | $2.1M | $2.1M | $2.4M | $2.6M | $3.0M |
| Payroll share of revenue | 52.2% | 53.1% | 54.7% | 58.0% | 70.9% | 80.7% | 79.3% | 71.2% |
| Beds | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 60 |
| Gross revenue | $4.3M | $4.3M | $4.2M | $3.6M | $3.4M | $3.6M | $3.7M | $4.3M |
| Salaries | $1.8M | $1.8M | $1.8M | $1.7M | $1.7M | $2.0M | $2.2M | $2.5M |
| Wage-related costs | $0.4M | $0.4M | $0.4M | $0.4M | $0.4M | $0.4M | $0.4M | $0.5M |
| Contract labor | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.3M | $0.8M | $0.1M | $0.2M | $0.2M |
| Other operating costs | $1.5M | $1.6M | $1.6M | $1.5M | $1.3M | $1.4M | $1.4M | $1.6M |
| Net patient revenue per day | $197 | $198 | $206 | $209 | $209 | $228 | $254 | $286 |
| Cost per day | $173 | $183 | $195 | $209 | $242 | $291 | $311 | $311 |
| Average length of stay | 156.1 days | 131.7 days | 137.4 days | 78.0 days | 102.3 days | 82.9 days | 84.4 days | 89.4 days |
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Who this home usually serves
Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2024
Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Jun 2026
Arriving
164 admissions · FY2024
Residents admitted during the year.
Medicare
72 · 44%
Medicaid
27 · 16%
Private pay & other
65 · 40%
Resident snapshot
40 residents · Jun 2026
Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare
2 · 5%
Medicaid
13 · 33%
Private pay & other
25 · 63%
Leaving
165 discharges · FY2024
Residents discharged during the year.
Medicare
75 · 45%
Medicaid
27 · 16%
Private pay & other
63 · 38%
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Kansas average is: 57.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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74
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KS AVG
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4.87
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KS AVG
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#1 / 139 | 14
Facility
14
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27.5
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#14 / 138 | 3.5
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3.5
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6.4
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#13 / 138 | - | 71 | - |
68
Facility
68
KS AVG
49
Rank
#40 / 162 | Dhrc Property Development, LLC | $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KS AVG
$8.9M
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#45 / 139 | $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KS AVG
$5.1M
Rank
#50 / 139 | 50%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
50%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
KS AVG
57.3%
Rank
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| Garden Valley Retirement Village | NH IL RC SNF | Garden City | 62
Facility
62
KS AVG
74
Rank
#74 / 151 | A+ |
100.0%
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100.0%
KS AVG
80.7%
Rank
#113 / 143 | +24% | 3.83
Facility
3.83
KS AVG
4.87
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#107 / 136 | +144% | -21% | $0
Facility
$0
KS AVG
$42.8k
Rank
#1 / 139 | 19
Facility
19
KS AVG
27.5
Rank
#37 / 138 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
KS AVG
6.4
Rank
#68 / 138 | - | 55 | - |
70
Facility
70
KS AVG
49
Rank
#36 / 162 | Garden Valley Property LLC | $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KS AVG
$8.9M
Rank
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Facility
$2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KS AVG
$5.1M
Rank
#86 / 139 | 41.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
41.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
KS AVG
57.3%
Rank
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| Ahc of Overland Park LLC | NH SNF | Overland Park (South Lakes) | 38
Facility
38
KS AVG
74
Rank
#140 / 151 | B+ |
100.0%
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100.0%
KS AVG
80.7%
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4.20
KS AVG
4.87
Rank
#87 / 136 | +13% | -14% | $13.4k
Facility
$13.4k
KS AVG
$42.8k
Rank
#74 / 139 | 23
Facility
23
KS AVG
27.5
Rank
#59 / 138 | 4.6
Facility
4.6
KS AVG
6.4
Rank
#29 / 138 | 1 | 38 | - |
92
Facility
92
KS AVG
49
Rank
#1 / 162 | Overland Park Rp Snf LLC | $8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KS AVG
$8.9M
Rank
#58 / 139 | $4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KS AVG
$5.1M
Rank
#60 / 139 | 50.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
50.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
KS AVG
57.3%
Rank
#89 / 139 | 175542 | ||||
| Prairie Sunset Home | NH AL IL PC RC SNF | Pretty Prairie | 43
Facility
43
KS AVG
74
Rank
#133 / 151 | A- |
90.5%
Facility
90.5%
KS AVG
80.7%
Rank
#52 / 143 | +12% | 4.27
Facility
4.27
KS AVG
4.87
Rank
#64 / 136 | -33% | -12% | $0
Facility
$0
KS AVG
$42.8k
Rank
#1 / 139 | 18
Facility
18
KS AVG
27.5
Rank
#32 / 138 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
KS AVG
6.4
Rank
#60 / 138 | 1 | 39 | - |
23
Facility
23
KS AVG
49
Rank
#136 / 162 | Prairie Sunset Home Incorporated | $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KS AVG
$8.9M
Rank
#109 / 139 | $3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KS AVG
$5.1M
Rank
#77 / 139 | 73.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
73.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
KS AVG
57.3%
Rank
#8 / 139 | 175489 | ||||
| Life Care Center of Seneca | NH SNF | Seneca | 60
Facility
60
KS AVG
74
Rank
#75 / 151 | A |
59.8%
Facility
59.8%
KS AVG
80.7%
Rank
#125 / 143 | -26% | 3.84
Facility
3.84
KS AVG
4.87
Rank
#87 / 136 | +11% | -21% | $0
Facility
$0
KS AVG
$42.8k
Rank
#1 / 139 | 15
Facility
15
KS AVG
27.5
Rank
#16 / 138 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
KS AVG
6.4
Rank
#36 / 138 | - | 36 | - |
58
Facility
58
KS AVG
49
Rank
#60 / 162 | Seneca Health Care Medical Investors LLC | $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KS AVG
$8.9M
Rank
#110 / 139 | $3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KS AVG
$5.1M
Rank
#82 / 139 | 71.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
71.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
KS AVG
57.3%
Rank
#12 / 139 | 175439 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Life Care Center of Seneca
Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.01 Who is the owner of Life Care Center of Seneca?
Life Care Center of Seneca is legally operated by Seneca Health Care Medical Investors LLC, and administered by Ashley Laflin.
02 Is Life Care Center of Seneca in a walkable area?
Life Care Center of Seneca has a walk score of 58. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
03 What is the license number of Life Care Center of Seneca?
According to KS state health department records, Life Care Center of Seneca's license number is 175439.
04 What is the occupancy rate at Life Care Center of Seneca?
Life Care Center of Seneca's occupancy is 59.8%.
05 How long has Life Care Center of Seneca been in business?
Life Care Center of Seneca has been operating for approximately 50 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
06 Are pets allowed at Life Care Center of Seneca?
No, Life Care Center of Seneca has a no-pet policy.
07 Does Life Care Center of Seneca operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Life Care Center of Seneca is registered as a for-profit in KS.
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