Total health inspections
4
Kansas average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
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
Nursing Home
Life Care Center of Wichita
Nursing Home
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
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
92.4%
Residents per day (avg)
111
Occupancy rate
92.4%
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
27% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
41% 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
8 - 9 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$17.6M
Profit
$8.6K
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$17,588,578.00
Profit
$8,629.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.1M
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.
$10.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$17.6M
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)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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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.
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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The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
Life Care Center of Wichita
-46%
-14%
+16%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Wichita
120
No
A-
64
STEPHENSON, MATHEW
92.4%
$17,586,723.00
$7,114,501.00
40.5%
111.00
4.0035
15
1
-46%-14%+16%
Family Health & Rehab
+7%
+13%
+8%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SN
Skilled Nursing
Wichita
72
No
-
33
AXIOM HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE, LLC
85.9%
$11,209,392.00
$4,028,939.00
35.9%
66.80
5.2141
18
-
+7%+13%+8%
Family Health & Rehabilitation Center
+7%
+13%
+8%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
KS 67209
72
No
-
-
AXIOM HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE, LLC
85.9%
$11,209,392.00
$4,028,939.00
35.9%
66.80
5.2141
18
-
+7%+13%+8%
Center at Waterfront LLC
-50%
+2%
+2%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
KS 67206
80
No
-
-
DELINE, KENNETH
81.4%
$21,671,435.00
$5,725,422.00
26.4%
54.40
4.7304
15
1
-50%+2%+2%
Azria Health Wichita
-26%
+2%
+18%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Wichita
70
No
-
23
WICHITA AZ OPCO HOLDINGS LLC
94.0%
$11,203,342.00
$4,989,670.00
44.5%
63.90
4.7205
30
1
-26%+2%+18%
Life Care Center of Wichita
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Wichita
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
STEPHENSON, MATHEW
CCN:
175407
Occupancy:
92.4%
Home Revenue:
$17,586,723.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,114,501.00
Payroll %:
40.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
111.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0035
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
15
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-46%
-46%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-14%
-14%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+16%
+16%
Family Health & Rehab
Type of care:
SNF
AL
SN
Community:
Wichita
Bed Count:
72
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
AXIOM HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE, LLC
CCN:
175501
Occupancy:
85.9%
Home Revenue:
$11,209,392.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,028,939.00
Payroll %:
35.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
66.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.2141
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
18
RN share vs State Avg:
+7%
+7%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+13%
+13%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+8%
+8%
Family Health & Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
KS 67209
Bed Count:
72
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
AXIOM HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE, LLC
CCN:
175501
Occupancy:
85.9%
Home Revenue:
$11,209,392.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,028,939.00
Payroll %:
35.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
66.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.2141
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
18
RN share vs State Avg:
+7%
+7%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+13%
+13%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+8%
+8%
Center at Waterfront LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
KS 67206
Bed Count:
80
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
DELINE, KENNETH
CCN:
175564
Occupancy:
81.4%
Home Revenue:
$21,671,435.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,725,422.00
Payroll %:
26.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
54.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.7304
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
15
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-50%
-50%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Azria Health Wichita
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Wichita
Bed Count:
70
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
WICHITA AZ OPCO HOLDINGS LLC
CCN:
175563
Occupancy:
94.0%
Home Revenue:
$11,203,342.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,989,670.00
Payroll %:
44.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
63.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.7205
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
30
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-26%
-26%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+18%
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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
Inspections
Total health citations
15
Citations per inspection
3.75
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
2 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 15 resulted from complaint investigations; and 12 of 15 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
Serious Health citations
1
1
11% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
14 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Mar 24, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Mar 24, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Mar 24, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Mar 24, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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 of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.8
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 Kansas averageKansas average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.6
39% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 20.7
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.7%
60% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
7.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
7.4%
62% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.7%
5% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 23.8%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.1%
51% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.2%
10% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
91% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 3.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.5%
47% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.7%
9% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.8%
78% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 16.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.7%
7% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 91.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.0%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 95.5%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.60
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.60
13% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 1.84
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.28
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.28
41% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.16
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
71.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
71.0%
6% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 75.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.2%
44% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
79.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
79.0%
7% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 73.5%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
25.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
25.7%
12% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 23.0%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
13.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
13.2%
13% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 11.7%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
76.2%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
76.2%
42% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
54.9%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
54.9%
9% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Wichita based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
92.4%
↑ 11.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
$8,629
↑ ~$1.6M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$8,370,409
↑ ~$592K vs 2022
Profit Margin
0.1%
↑ 11.0pp vs 2022
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