Lincoln Care and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · Wichita, KS
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.

Lincoln Care and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home · Wichita, KS
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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Lincoln Care and Rehabilitation Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Lincoln Care and Rehabilitation Center

Lincoln Care and Rehabilitation Center is a tightly-knit skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The modest and quality nursing home provides graceful living for short-term or long-term stays in a cozy nurturing environment. Lincoln Care provides services for inpatient and outpatient care; assisting everyday living with enriching activities that contribute to a high success rate for recovery.  
Lincoln offers comprehensive and result-driven services that focus on wound care, IV therapy cardiac management, and pulmonary management. The residents are surely enthralled because of the professional and compassionate delivery and attention given by the well-trained staff. 

(316) 683-7588

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.
▼ 30.8% Below KS avg.
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.
▼ 63.8% Below KS avg.
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.
▼ 71.1% Below KS avg.
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.
▲ 61.7% Above KS avg.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Kansas state averages

Staff type Hours / day vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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. 59m per day ▲ 37% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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. 14m per day ▼ 65% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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. 2h 52m per day ▲ 6% State avg: 2h 42m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info 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. 3h 32m per day ■ Avg State avg: 3h 35m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
RN (Weekend) Info 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. 42m per day ▲ 45% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.

Higher occupancy than the Kansas average: 79.5%
Occupancy rate 91.3% Rank #48 / 134Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th out of 134 homes in Kansas.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Kansas average, with its statewide rank out of 134. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 288 days
Occupancy rate
91.3% Rank #48 / 134Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th out of 134 homes in Kansas.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Kansas average, with its statewide rank out of 134. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
288 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

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

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

22% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 30 days

Medicaid

58% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$3.9M
Profit
$363.6K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$3.9M Rank #107 / 131Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 107th out of 131 homes in Kansas.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Kansas SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Profit
$363.6K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #94 / 131Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 94th out of 131 homes in Kansas.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Kansas average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$2.7M
68.4% of revenue Rank #33 / 131Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 33rd out of 131 homes in Kansas.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Kansas average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$881.9K
Total costs $3.6M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 44 / 100 Rank #21 / 50Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 50 homes in Kansas.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Kansas SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Kansas average 4.5


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations
43 Rank #113 / 132Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 113th out of 132 homes in Kansas.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Kansas state average, with a ranking across all 132 KS SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Kansas average 26.9

Citations per inspection
8.6 Rank #112 / 132Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 112th out of 132 homes in Kansas.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Kansas mean across 132 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Kansas average 6.07


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

21 of 43 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 22 of 43 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 6 years)
Critical Health citations More info
2
122% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

2 critical citations More info Kansas average: 0.9

0 serious citations More info Kansas average: 0.9

39 moderate citations More info Kansas average: 24.6

2 minor citations More info Kansas average: 0.5
Citations history (last 6 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. May 15, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. May 15, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Info Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide. May 15, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Info Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide. May 15, 2025
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Kansas

Lincoln Care and Rehabilitation Center is located in Wichita, Kansas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Kansas.

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Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+
General 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

Requires care level assessment.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

Age 60+
General Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
KS

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Homemaker services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

Age
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

11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

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

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Places of interest near Lincoln Care and Rehabilitation Center

Address 3.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Wichita's city center to Lincoln Care and Rehabilitation Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.03 miles to nearest hospital (Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

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

Total staff 79
Employees 55
Contractors 24
Staff to resident ratio 2.14:1
6% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average ratio: 2.27:1

Avg staff/day 18
Average shift 8.4 hours
9% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 7.7 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 13,679

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.2 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 21
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

8.8%

1,197 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Registered Nurse: 3 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Administrator: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1

Staff by category

Medication Aide/Technician 17 0 17 4,231 91 100% 9.6
Certified Nursing Assistant 21 0 21 3,762 91 100% 8.9
Registered Nurse 7 3 10 1,897 91 100% 9.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist 3 0 3 659 60 66% 7.2
Administrator 1 2 3 510 65 71% 7.7
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 502 63 69% 8
Other Dietary Services Staff 1 0 1 499 64 70% 7.8
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 496 62 68% 8
Physical Therapy Aide 0 2 2 379 52 57% 7.1
Licensed Practical Nurse 3 3 6 359 31 34% 10.2
Speech Language Pathologist 0 1 1 243 70 77% 3.5
Medical Director 0 1 1 33 15 16% 2.2
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 4 4 28 18 20% 1.5
Occupational Therapy Aide 0 1 1 24 3 3% 8
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 1 1 22 27 30% 0.8
Qualified Social Worker 0 3 3 20 14 15% 1.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 3 3 18 17 19% 1
17 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
21 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 66%
3 Administrator
% of Days 71%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 69%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 68%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 57%
6 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 34%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 77%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 16%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 20%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 3%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 30%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 15%
3 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 19%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 37
Medicare
3
8.1% of residents
Medicaid
32
86.5% of residents
Private pay or other
2
5.4% of residents
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. 11.3
45% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 20.7

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Kansas avg: 3.0 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 8.8%
54% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 19.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 13.2%
32% 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 11.8%
50% 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 4.4%
In line with Kansas average

Kansas average: 4.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.3%
29% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 4.6%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.3%
59% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.0%
60% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 5.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 5.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.1%
40% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 16.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.6%
In line with Kansas average

Kansas average: 91.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.2%
In line with Kansas average

Kansas average: 95.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 45.2%
40% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 75.6%

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 $47K
8% higher than Kansas average

Kansas average: $44K

Number of fines 3
24% more 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 $47K
Kansas average $44K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

3 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 11, 2025
$22K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 21, 2025
$13K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 30, 2024
$13K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Compare Nursing Home 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 May 2026

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Family Health & Rehab
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 (The Dell) 72 85.9% +8% 5.21 +7% +13% 0 18 6.0 - 67 33 Axiom Healthcare Alliance, LLC $13.3M $4.0M 30.3% 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 - 67 15 Axiom Healthcare Alliance, LLC $13.3M $4.0M 30.3% 175501
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 27 Kenneth Deline $24.5M $5.7M 23.4% 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 (Willo-Esque) 70 94.0% +18% 4.72 -26% +2% 0 30 6.0 1 64 23 Wichita Az Opco Holdings LLC $11.2M $5.0M 44.4% 175563
Lincoln Care and 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 (Hilltop) 45 91.3% +15% - +26% - 3 43 8.6 2 38 44 Wichita Operator LLC $3.9M $2.1M 52.8% 175273

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Care and Rehabilitation Center

What neighborhood is Lincoln Care and Rehabilitation Center in?

Lincoln Care and Rehabilitation Center is in the Hilltop neighborhood.

Is Lincoln Care and Rehabilitation Center in a walkable area?

Lincoln Care and Rehabilitation Center has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the phone number of Lincoln Care and Rehabilitation Center?

(316) 683-7588 will put you in contact with the team at Lincoln Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Is Lincoln Care and Rehabilitation Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Lincoln Care and Rehabilitation Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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