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Nursing Home in Wichita

CMS overall rating Info 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.

Life Care Center of Wichita

Nursing Home in Wichita

CMS overall rating Info 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.

Life Care Center of Wichita

Overview of Life Care Center of Wichita
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.
(316) 686-5100

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
3/5
Kansas average: 2.8/5
Health Inspection Info 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.
3/5
Kansas average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info 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.
3/5
Kansas average: 3.6/5
Quality Measures Info 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.
4/5
Kansas average: 3.2/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 53m per day

This home provides 18% less nursing time per resident than the Kansas average.

Kansas average: 4h 43m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 33m per day 43m per day 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 16m per day 2h 42m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 11m per day 3h 35m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 6m per day 2m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 19m per day 29m per day 29m per day

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.

Similar demand to the Kansas average
Occupancy rate 88.3%
Residents per day 106
Occupancy rate
88.3%
Residents per day
106

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

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

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$7.9M
Operating loss
-$385.8K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$7.9M
Operating loss
-$385.8K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.8M
47.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.5M
Total costs $8.3M
Bed community size
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
29 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A- (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
88%
In line with Kansas average
Occupied beds
106 / 120
Average residents 50 per day

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Facility
StatusActive
CountySEDGWICK

Additional Licensing Details

License Number175407
CMS Certification Number175373

Ownership & Operating Entity

Life Care Center of Wichita is administrated by Matthew J. Stephenson.

Owner NameWICHITA REAL ESTATE INVESTORS LLC

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMatthew Stephenson

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Skilled Nursing

Additional Services

3 services
Rehabilitation
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
Independent & Assisted Living

Amenities & Lifestyle

0 amenities
Specific ProgramsSkilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living

Contact Life Care Center of Wichita

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.

41 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date April 7, 2025

193 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Kansas average: 100 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Life Care Center of Wichita

The most recent inspection on August 27, 2018 found no deficiencies, with all prior issues corrected by the compliance date of July 11, 2018. Earlier inspections showed repeated deficiencies primarily related to timely completion of assessments, medication labeling and removal of expired medications, fall prevention interventions, and inventories of residents’ personal effects. Complaint investigations substantiated issues with fall prevention, medication errors, wound care, infection control, and resident dignity, though fines or license actions were not listed in the available reports. The facility submitted multiple plans of correction addressing these areas, including staff education, audits, and monitoring systems. The inspection history indicates improvement over time, with recent surveys showing compliance after correction of earlier cited deficiencies.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Kansas average 4.5


Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

Total health citations 23

Kansas average 26.9

Citations per inspection
4.6

Kansas average 6.07


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 More info 0
100% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9


Serious Health citations More info 1
11% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

0 critical citations More info Kansas average: 0.9

1 serious citation More info Kansas average: 0.9

22 moderate citations More info Kansas average: 24.6

0 minor citations More info Kansas average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Dec 11, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Dec 11, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Dec 11, 2024
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. Dec 11, 2024
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Wichita The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.

5 facilities compared · CMS & KS Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Family Health & Rehab
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Wichita
72
85.9%
+8%
5.21
+7%
+13%
0
18
6.0
0
67
-
33
Axiom Healthcare Alliance, Llc
$11.2M
$4.0M
35.9%
175501
Family Health & Rehabilitation Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Wichita
72
85.9%
+8%
5.21
+7%
+13%
0
18
6.0
0
67
-
-
Axiom Healthcare Alliance, Llc
$11.2M
$4.0M
35.9%
175501
Life Care Center of Wichita
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Wichita
77
80.4%
+1%
3.88
-81%
-16%
1
23
4.6
1
69
A-
-
Johnson, Brandon
$7.9M
$3.8M
47.8%
175373
Center at Waterfront LLC
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Wichita
80
81.4%
+2%
4.73
-50%
+2%
0
15
7.5
1
54
-
-
Deline, Kenneth
$21.7M
$5.7M
26.4%
175564
Azria Health Wichita
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Wichita
70
94.0%
+18%
4.72
-26%
+2%
0
30
6.0
1
64
-
23
Wichita Az Opco Holdings Llc
$11.2M
$5.0M
44.5%
175563

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 103
Employees 99
Contractors 4
Staff to resident ratio 1.39:1
39% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average ratio: 2.27:1

Avg staff/day 35
Average shift 8.6 hours
12% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 7.7 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 27,461
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 2
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 11 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 32
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0.6%

169 contractor hours this quarter

Medical Director: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant320328,98891100%9.4
Licensed Practical Nurse100104,58791100%9.7
Medication Aide/Technician180184,15591100%9.6
Nurse Aide in Training130132,2429099%6.9
Physical Therapy Aide3031,2696774%7.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist3039457380%7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff3038316875%7.1
Speech Language Pathologist3037896976%8.1
Registered Nurse2025374853%11
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014976673%7.5
RN Director of Nursing1014596268%7.4
Dietitian1014165662%7.4
Qualified Social Worker1013035257%5.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician4041423437%3.8
Occupational Therapy Aide0111151516%7.6
Physical Therapy Assistant2021044954%2
Medical Director0222933%9.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112633%8.7
32 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
10 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
18 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
13 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 99%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 74%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 80%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 75%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 76%
2 Registered Nurse
% of Days 53%
1 Administrator
% of Days 71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 73%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 68%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 62%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 57%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 37%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 16%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 54%
2 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
74 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
8 residents (10.8%)
Medicaid
45 residents (60.8%)
Private pay or other
21 residents (28.4%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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 Info 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 average

Kansas average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 14.4
30% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 20.7

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Kansas avg: 2.6 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 12.6%
34% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 19.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 11.0%
43% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 19.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 19.6%
17% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 23.8%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.1%
7% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 4.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.1%
77% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 4.6%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
87% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.2%
37% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 5.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 13.0%
151% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 5.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.2%
34% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 16.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.7%
5% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 91.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.5%
In line with Kansas average

Kansas average: 95.5%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.60
13% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 1.84

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.28
41% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 2.16

Short-stay resident measures
Below average Kansas avg: 3.1 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 77.1%
In line with Kansas average

Kansas average: 75.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 64.3%
13% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 73.5%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 25.7%
12% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 23.0%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 13.2%
13% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 11.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 76.2%
42% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 54.9%
9% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 50.6%

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 average

Kansas average: $44K

Number of fines 1
59% fewer fines than Kansas average

Kansas average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Kansas average

Kansas 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 Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 31, 2023
$31K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+, Kansas resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home- level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires care level assessment.

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

Age 60+, Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$1,800/month (individual, varies).

$2,000 (individual).

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Kansas resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kansas resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kansas SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kansas resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kansas resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

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