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Total health inspections
5
Kansas average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Life Care Center of Wichita
Nursing Home
Life Care Center of Wichita
Nursing Home
Life Care Center of Wichita provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in a homelike atmosphere. The facility is centrally located near major hospitals and has been part of the Wichita community for over 15 years. It offers personalized care plans to meet individual goals and needs.
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 availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
80.4%
Residents per day (avg)
69
Occupancy rate
80.4%
Residents per day (avg)
69
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
33% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
43% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
7 - 8 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$7.9M
Operating loss
-$385.8K
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$7,934,934.00
Operating loss
$-385,826.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$8.3M
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
88%
Occupied Beds
106 of 120
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Nursing Facility
Additional licensing details
License number:
175407
CMS Certification Number:
175373
County:
SEDGWICK
Ownership & operating entity
Life Care Center of Wichita is administrated by MATTHEW J. STEPHENSON.
Owner name:
WICHITA REAL ESTATE INVESTORS LLC
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
All Levels of Care
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living
Inspection History
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
63 visits/inspections
12 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
14 other visits
2 life safety inspections
Results
55 with issues
8 without issues
Latest inspection
Date:April 7, 2025
193 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Compare Nursing Homes around Wichita
The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
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%
Life Care Center of Wichita
-81%
-16%
+1%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
KS 67208-3602
77
No
-
JOHNSON, BRANDON
80.4%
$7,933,743.00
$3,791,504.00
47.8%
69.20
3.8841
1
23
1
-81%-16%+1%
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%
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%
Life Care Center of Wichita
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
KS 67208-3602
Bed Count:
77
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
JOHNSON, BRANDON
CCN:
175373
Occupancy:
80.4%
Home Revenue:
$7,933,743.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,791,504.00
Payroll %:
47.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
69.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.8841
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
23
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-81%
-81%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-16%
-16%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
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)
103
Total Staff
99
Employees
4
Contractors
27,461
Total Hours (Quarter)
35
Avg Staff/Day
8.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 11 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 9.7 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 32 | 9.4 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
76 staff
9.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
14 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.6%
of total hours from contractors
169 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Medical Director: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 32 | 0 | 32 | 8,988 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 4,587 | 91 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 18 | 0 | 18 | 4,155 | 91 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 13 | 0 | 13 | 2,242 | 90 | 99% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,269 | 67 | 74% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 945 | 73 | 80% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 831 | 68 | 75% | 7.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 789 | 69 | 76% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 0 | 2 | 537 | 48 | 53% | 11 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 497 | 66 | 73% | 7.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 459 | 62 | 68% | 7.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 416 | 56 | 62% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 303 | 52 | 57% | 5.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 142 | 34 | 37% | 3.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 115 | 15 | 16% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 104 | 49 | 54% | 2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 3 | 3% | 9.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 3 | 3% | 8.7 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
23
Citations per inspection
4.6
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
13 of 23 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 23 resulted from complaint investigations; and 8 of 23 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
Serious Health citations
1
1
11% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
22 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Dec 11, 2024
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Dec 11, 2024
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Dec 11, 2024
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Dec 11, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Individual
Part of: Life Care Center of America
Resident Census by Payment Source
74
Total Residents
Medicare
8
(10.8%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
45
(60.8%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
21
(28.4%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
15
Total Specialty Beds
19.5%
of Bed Capacity
5
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
6.5%
5
Head Trauma Beds ⓘ
6.5%
5
Hospice Beds ⓘ
6.5%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
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.
6.4
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.4
39% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.4
30% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 20.7
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.6%
34% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.0%
43% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.6%
17% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 23.8%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.1%
7% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.1%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.1%
77% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%
87% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 3.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.2%
37% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
13.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
13.0%
151% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.2%
34% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 16.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.7%
5% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 91.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.5%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 95.5%
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
77.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
77.1%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 75.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
64.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
64.3%
13% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 73.5%
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.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$31K
29% lower than Kansas averageKansas average: $44K
Number of fines
1
59% fewer fines than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.4
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$31K
Kansas average
$44K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 31, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 31, 2023
$31K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Wichita based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
80.4%
↑ 7.0pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$385,826
↑ ~$1.7M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$4,976,685
↓ ~$184K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-4.9%
↑ 28.7pp vs 2022
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