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Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement. Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program. State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options. Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community

LAWRENCE, KS 66049-3964 View Map

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Overview of Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community

Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community is a senior living community located in Lawrence, Kansas. It offers a continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rapid recovery services. The community is designed to provide a supportive environment where residents can maintain their independence while receiving the necessary care.

(785) 749-2000

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.42/day Kansas avg: 4.63/day

Overall rating

2/5

Kansas avg: 2.9/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Kansas avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

4/5

Kansas avg: 3.5/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Kansas avg: 3.1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 76

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

66.1%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

85% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

15% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$7.0M

Profit

$376.6K

Proprietary home Partnership

Home revenue

$7,047,276.00

Profit

$376,647.00

Payroll costs

$2.5M

35.4% of revenue

Other operating costs

$4.2M

Total costs $6.7M

76-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy Rate

76%

Occupied Beds

58 of 76

Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Nursing Facility | Assisted Living Facility

Additional licensing details

License number: 175445

CMS Certification Number: 175445

County: DOUGLAS

Ownership & operating entity

Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community is administrated by DEJA RHODEMAN.

Owner name: PIONEER RIDGE LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Independent Living

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

All Levels of Care

Independent Living

Assisted Living

Skilled Nursing

Rapid Recovery

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Activities

Various social, recreational, and educational activities available.

Specific Programs

About Us, Overview, Visitation, Care Levels, Independent Living, Rates & Schedule a Tour, Services & Amenities, Floor Plans, Assisted Living, Rapid Recovery, Skilled Nursing, Gallery, Contact Us, Careers, Blog

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Nutritious and delicious dining options available.

Results

35 with issues

7 without issues

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Latest inspection

Date:December 18, 2025

81 deficiencies

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

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Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community

SNF

KS 66049-3964

BELL, ANN

66.1%

$7,023,556.00

$2,493,770.00

35.5%

60.70

2/5

4.4153

2/5

4/5

3/5

-5%

-17%

Monterey Village Senior Living

Lawrence (Monterey)

Yes

Pioneer Ridge Health & Rehab

SNF

Lawrence

Private Rooms

Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KS 66049-3964

Bed Count: 76

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BELL, ANN

CCN: 175445

Occupancy: 66.1%

Home Revenue: $7,023,556.00

Payroll Costs: $2,493,770.00

Payroll %: 35.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 60.70

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.4153

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 2

Citations: 52

Severe Citations: 2

RN share vs State Avg:

-29%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-5%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

-17%

Monterey Village Senior Living

Type of care: AL HC IL MC

Community: Lawrence (Monterey)

Pets Allowed: Yes

Pioneer Ridge Health & Rehab

Type of care: AL IL SNF

Community: Lawrence

Pets Allowed: No

Bed Options: Private Rooms

LAWRENCE, KS 66049-3964

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153

Total Staff

153

Employees

Contractors

32,640

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.3

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	11	8.7	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	8	9.4	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	55	7.2	No

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

87 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

5 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

56 staff

6.3hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

3.1hs shift avg

Dietary Services

1 staff

8.6hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

9.4hs shift avg

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	55	55	11,128	91	100%	7.2
Physical Therapist	26	26	5,517	91	100%	6.8
Licensed Practical Nurse	8	8	3,593	91	100%	9.4
Medication Aide/Technician	11	11	3,093	91	100%	8.2
Registered Nurse	11	11	2,880	91	100%	8.7
Physical Therapy Assistant	14	14	1,567	73	80%	6.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician	9	9	1,067	77	85%	5.6
Dental Services Staff	1	1	605	64	70%	9.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist	4	4	583	52	57%	8
Dietitian	1	1	536	62	68%	8.6
Administrator	1	1	512	64	70%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	1	512	64	70%	8
RN Director of Nursing	2	2	509	63	69%	7.9
Speech Language Pathologist	6	6	282	54	59%	3.6
Qualified Social Worker	2	2	249	78	86%	3.1
Physical Therapy Aide	1	1	9	2	2%	4.5

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Total Health inspections 6

33% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 4.5

Last Health inspection on Dec 2025

Total Health citations 52

93% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 26.9

8.67 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 48 citations

Complaint investigations 19 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 1

11% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

Serious Health citations 1

11% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

Moderate Health citations 48

Minor Health citations 2

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Dec 03, 2025

Administration moderate citation Dec 03, 2025

Infection Control moderate citation Dec 03, 2025

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Part of: Midwest Health

Resident Census by Payment Source

45 Total Residents

Medicare 4 (8.9%)

Medicaid 20 (44.4%)

Private Pay/Other 21 (46.7%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Nurse Aide Training

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 8.6

18% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 10.5

Functional decline score 18.7

10% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 20.7

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 12.3%

35% below Kansas average.

Walking Ability Worsened 16.6%

14% below Kansas average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 27.3%

15% above Kansas average.

Falls with Major Injury 5.2%

18% above Kansas average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 6.3%

36% above Kansas average.

Urinary Tract Infection 5.3%

69% above Kansas average.

Depressive Symptoms 2.3%

56% below Kansas average.

Antipsychotic Use 9.5%

44% below Kansas average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 89.0%

3% below Kansas average.

Influenza Vaccine 75.6%

21% below Kansas average.

Lost Too Much Weight 2.5%

51% below Kansas average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 72.8%

Near Kansas average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Kansas average

Influenza Vaccine 56.5%

23% worse than Kansas average

Total fines amount $32K

This home paid 27% less in fines than the state average.

Kansas average: $44K

Number of Fines 2

This home received 17% fewer fines than the state average.

Kansas average: 2.4

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Kansas average: 0.3

Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Mar 19, 2025

$23K

Civil Money Penalty Feb 7, 2023

$9K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 66.1% ↑ 2.2pp vs 2022

Net Income $376,647 ↓ ~$104K vs 2022

Total Payroll $2,816,047 ↑ ~$472K vs 2022

Profit Margin 5.4% ↓ 2.2pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	93.2%	94.1%	93.0%	89.6%	89.8%	83.6%	73.8%	79.0%	80.0%	70.4%	65.0%	63.9%	66.1%
Beds	76	76	76	76	76	76	76	76	76	70	76	76	76
Net Income	$724,429	$304,150	$285,916	$348,397	$673,771	$61,009	$13,185	$495,901	$596,889	$690,562	$718,037	$481,079	$376,647
Gross Revenue	$8,688,946	$8,361,055	$8,628,144	$10,148,790	$10,545,611	$9,631,787	$8,492,148	$8,644,769	$8,255,876	$6,064,505	$6,812,821	$6,391,692	$7,023,556
Operating Expenses	$6,024,174	$6,166,901	$6,325,821	$6,877,417	$6,861,653	$6,812,928	$6,189,026	$6,164,592	$5,991,007	$5,058,302	$5,052,756	$5,004,512	$5,616,656
Net Patient Revenue	$6,708,766	$6,437,669	$6,575,373	$7,190,879	$7,501,341	$6,845,114	$6,175,062	$6,633,141	$6,567,434	$5,065,819	$5,489,532	$5,390,096	$5,969,583
Total Payroll	$2,581,461	$2,841,331	$2,980,568	$3,008,189	$3,015,400	$3,048,268	$2,786,854	$2,801,249	$2,746,665	$2,362,216	$2,323,139	$2,343,672	$2,816,047
Profit Margin %	8.3%	3.6%	3.3%	3.4%	6.4%	0.6%	0.2%	5.7%	7.2%	11.4%	10.5%	7.5%	5.4%
Medicare %	19.0%	18.2%	19.8%	28.5%	28.2%	25.7%	24.3%	20.4%	18.2%	12.4%	17.8%	14.7%	13.8%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	81.0%	81.8%	80.2%	71.5%	71.8%	74.3%	75.7%	79.6%	81.8%	87.6%	82.2%	85.3%	86.2%
Revenue/Day	$259	$246	$255	$289	$301	$295	$302	$303	$296	$281	$304	$304	$326
Cost/Day	$233	$236	$245	$277	$275	$293	$302	$281	$270	$281	$280	$282	$306
Avg Length of Stay	34.2 days	110.9 days	127.8 days	71.0 days	65.9 days	64.6 days	66.5 days	73.6 days	91.4 days	127.8 days	121.0 days	123.1 days	159.4 days

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community

Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community

Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Dining & Nutrition

Inspection History

42 visits/inspections

Results

Latest inspection

81 deficiencies

Inspection Reports

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Kansas Seniors

Frail Elderly Waiver

Senior Care Act

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

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