Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Life Care Center of Wichita
Life Care Center of Wichita is a Nursing Home in Kansas
Life Care Center of… is a Nursing Home in Kansas
Life Care Center of Wichita
Life Care Center of Wichita is a Nursing Home in Kansas
Life Care Center of… is a Nursing Home in Kansas
Overview of Life Care Center of Wichita
Life Care Center of Wichita is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Life Care Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs.
Convenience and hassle-free living is the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; as well as their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority. Other services include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management.
The community administrator leads Life Care Center of Wichita, ensuring compliance with health information privacy and legal requirements. They oversee the protection and appropriate disclosure of resident health information in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
120
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
89.8%
Residents per day (avg)
111
Occupancy rate
89.8%
Residents per day (avg)
111
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
9 - 10 months
Private pay
39% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
32% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
27 days
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$14.7M
Surplus of revenue
-$1.6M
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$14,733,127.00
Surplus of revenue
$-1,613,594.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.1M
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.
$5.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$11.3M
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
29 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 64 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A- (Not Accredited)
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About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Nursing Facility
Additional licensing details
License number:
175407
CMS Certification Number:
175407
County:
SEDGWICK
Ownership & operating entity
Life Care Center of Wichita is administrated by MATTHEW J. STEPHENSON.
Owner:
WICHITA REAL ESTATE INVESTORS LLC
Type Of Units
NF (Nursing Facility)
120 units
SNF/NF (Combined)
120 units
Total beds
120 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Matthew Stephenson, Executive Director
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.
22 visits/inspections
1 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
21 other visits
Breakdown by inspection type
- 1 complaint investigation
- 21 other inspections
Results
1 with issues
0 without issues
Latest inspection
Date:April 7, 2025
Inspection history
Deficiency Report
State ID
Plan of Correction
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Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.Compare Nursing Homes around Wichita
Life Care Center of Wichita
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Wichita
120
No
A-
64
STEPHENSON, MATHEW
89.8%
$14,733,127.00
$6,084,566.00
41.3%
111.00
4/5
4.0035
3/5
4/5
5/5
Family Health & Rehab
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SN
Skilled Nursing
Wichita
72
No
-
33
AXIOM HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE, LLC
87.5%
$11,857,596.00
$3,693,900.00
31.2%
66.80
3/5
5.2141
3/5
4/5
4/5
Azria Health Wichita
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Wichita
70
No
-
23
WICHITA AZ OPCO HOLDINGS LLC
91.4%
$9,615,039.00
$4,283,892.00
44.6%
63.90
2/5
4.7205
2/5
4/5
4/5
Christ Care Home Plus
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
24/7 care needed
Wichita
5 Residents
No
-
64
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Comfort and Love Senior Care Homes
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Wichita
-
No
-
27
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
168
Total Staff
163
Employees
5
Contractors
47,690
Total Hours (Quarter)
69
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 9.7 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 24 | 9.2 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 49 | 7.2 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
107 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
6 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
32 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
8 staff
6hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
10 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.7%
of total hours from contractors
349 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 49 | 0 | 49 | 15,148 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 24 | 0 | 24 | 8,517 | 91 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 23 | 0 | 23 | 7,998 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,615 | 91 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,877 | 90 | 99% | 5.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,301 | 74 | 81% | 6.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,269 | 82 | 90% | 6.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,173 | 72 | 79% | 6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,110 | 74 | 81% | 7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,021 | 69 | 76% | 7.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 939 | 72 | 79% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 542 | 69 | 76% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 487 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 483 | 60 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 1 | 4 | 468 | 70 | 77% | 6 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 457 | 61 | 67% | 7.5 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 426 | 60 | 66% | 7.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 2 | 3 | 265 | 38 | 42% | 5.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 3 | 3% | 13.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 3 | 3% | 11.5 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Feb 2022 – Mar 2025)
4
Inspections
15
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
1
Serious (G-I)
3.75
Citations/Inspection
Mar 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
5
33% of total
Pharmacy Services
2
13% of total
Infection Control
1
7% of total
Resident Rights
1
7% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
14
Complaint Investigations
13
State Comparison (KS)
Avg Citations (State)
26.9
This Facility: 15
Avg Critical (State)
0.9
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2025 | F | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Mar 24, 2025 | D | Nutrition | F0803 | Corrected |
| Mar 24, 2025 | E | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Mar 24, 2025 | D | Pharmacy | F0757 | Corrected |
| Mar 24, 2025 | E | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Mar 24, 2025 | E | Quality of Care | F0677 | Corrected |
| Mar 24, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0641 | Corrected |
| Mar 24, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Jan 25, 2024 | G | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Jun 07, 2023 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Jun 07, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0677 | Corrected |
| Jun 07, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| Jun 07, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0694 | Corrected |
| Jun 07, 2023 | D | Resident Rights | F0580 | Corrected |
| Feb 07, 2022 | E | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Life Care Centers of America
Resident Census by Payment Source
117
Total Residents
Medicare
16
(13.7%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
73
(62.4%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
28
(23.9%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
20
Total Specialty Beds
16.7%
of Bed Capacity
20
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
16.7%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
5.8
Score
45% better than avg
State avg: 10.5
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
12.6
Score
39% better than avg
State avg: 20.7
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
7.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
7.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.3%
Depressive Symptoms
4.7%
Falls with Major Injury
2.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
98.7%
Antipsychotic Use
3.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
7.4%
Influenza Vaccine
99.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
4.2%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
22.7%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
71.0%
6% worse than avg
State: 75.6%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
1.2%
44% better than avg
State: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
79.0%
7% better than avg
State: 73.5%
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Frail Elderly Waiver
Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver
- General: Age 65+, Kansas resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home- level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- KS Specifics: Requires care level assessment.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
Senior Care Act
Kansas SCA
- General: Age 60+, Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits: ~$1,800/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- KS Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), homemaker services.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Kansas Medicare Savings Program
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kansas resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- KS Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Kansas NFCSP Respite Care
- General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kansas resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
- KS Specifics: 11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Kansas SCSEP
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kansas resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- KS Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kansas resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- KS Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver
Frail Elderly Waiver
Requirements:
General:Age 65+, Kansas resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home- level care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
KS Specifics:Requires care level assessment.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
Kansas SCA
Senior Care Act
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits:~$1,800/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- KS Specifics:Limited funding; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), homemaker services.
Kansas Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Kansas resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- KS Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Kansas NFCSP Respite Care
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kansas resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025):Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; need-based.
- KS Specifics:11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
Kansas SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kansas resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- KS Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kansas resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- KS Specifics:High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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