Wheatridge Park Care Center

Wheatridge Park Care Center is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Wheatridge Park Care Center is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Wheatridge Park Care Center

LIBERAL, KS 67901- View Map

Wheatridge Park Care Center is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Wheatridge Park Care Center is a Nursing Home in Kansas

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Overview of Wheatridge Park Care Center
Wheatridge Park Care Center is a campus of care offering Rehab and Skilled Nursing Care, Extended Care Services, Respite (Vacation) Care, and Life Enrichment Activities. The facility is committed to kindness and aims to exceed expectations for excellence in care and services. Residents enjoy spectacular views and a supportive community.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.81/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 45

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Kansas average
Occupancy rate 91.4%
Residents per day (avg) 43
Occupancy rate
91.4%
Residents per day (avg)
43

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

37% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

43% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$5.5M
Profit
$359.3K
Proprietary home Partnership
Home revenue
$5,547,981.00
Profit
$359,264.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.0M
35.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.2M
Total costs $5.2M
Bed community size
45-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Nursing Facility

Additional licensing details

License number: 175459
CMS Certification Number: 175459
County: SEWARD
Awards: Great Place to Work, National Quality Award, Pinnacle Customer Experience Award

Ownership & operating entity

Wheatridge Park Care Center is administrated by DOUG WYCKOFF.

Owner name: LIBERAL SNF REAL CO LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Rehabilitation
Skilled Nursing
Extended Care
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Independent Living, Extended Care, Rehab to Home, Respite Care
Operating Hours
Visiting Hours 24/7

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.

Latest inspection

Date:September 23, 2024

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The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
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BETHEL INVESTORS, LLC
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46.8%
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5/5
5.6880
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5/5
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Chapman Valley Manor
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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CASSIDY, JOSEPH
75.6%
$2,838,650.00
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50.8%
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Bethany Home Association of Lindsborg, Kansas
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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No
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ERICKSON, KRISTON
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-
Wheatridge Park Care Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

KS 67901-
51
No
-
LIBERAL SNF HOLDCO LLC
91.4%
$5,543,061.00
$1,987,997.00
35.9%
42.50
1/5
3.8125
1/5
3/5
2/5
2
-
The Cottages Senior Care Living
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Garden City
12 Residents
No
20
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

63
Total Staff
44
Employees
19
Contractors
16,175
Total Hours (Quarter)
21
Avg Staff/Day
8.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 5 10.1 No
Licensed Practical Nurse 4 8.8 No
Certified Nursing Assistant 21 8.7 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
37 staff
8.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
14 staff
5.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
2.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7%
of total hours from contractors
1,135 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Social Worker: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Mental Health Service Worker: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant 21 0 21 7,094 91 100% 8.7
Medication Aide/Technician 7 0 7 2,537 91 100% 9
Licensed Practical Nurse 4 0 4 1,688 91 100% 8.8
Registered Nurse 5 0 5 1,161 81 89% 10.1
Dental Services Staff 1 0 1 535 60 66% 8.9
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 521 64 70% 8.1
Other Dietary Services Staff 3 0 3 521 67 74% 7.7
Administrator 1 0 1 520 65 71% 8
Physical Therapy Aide 0 2 2 467 64 70% 7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist 1 0 1 464 57 63% 8.1
Speech Language Pathologist 0 3 3 342 43 47% 7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 3 3 79 34 37% 2.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 3 3 79 35 38% 2.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 1 1 63 9 10% 7
Qualified Social Worker 0 3 3 34 15 16% 2.3
Medical Director 0 1 1 30 14 15% 2.1
Occupational Therapy Aide 0 2 2 30 5 5% 6
Mental Health Service Worker 0 1 1 12 3 3% 4

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 4
11% below Kansas average
Kansas average: 4.5

Last Health inspection on Sep 2024

Total Health citations 34
26% above Kansas average
Kansas average: 26.9

8.5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 33 citations
Complaint investigations 23 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 1
11% above Kansas average
Kansas average: 0.9
Serious Health citations 2
122% above Kansas average
Kansas average: 0.9
Moderate Health citations 29

Minor Health citations 2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation Sep 16, 2024
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Sep 16, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Sep 16, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Sep 16, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Frontline Management
Resident Census by Payment Source
40 Total Residents
Medicare 4 (10%)
Medicaid 25 (62.5%)
Private Pay/Other 11 (27.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

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

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 12.7
21% worse than Kansas average
Kansas average: 10.5
Functional decline score 25.1
21% worse than Kansas average
Kansas average: 20.7
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 25.2%
32% above Kansas average.

Walking Ability Worsened 24.9%
28% above Kansas average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 25.1%
5% above Kansas average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 2.8%
36% below Kansas average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 6.5%
40% above Kansas average.

Urinary Tract Infection 2.2%
31% below Kansas average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 1.6%
69% below Kansas average.

Antipsychotic Use 4.4%
74% below Kansas average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 88.8%
3% below Kansas average.

Influenza Vaccine 94.7%
1% below Kansas average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 3.9%
24% below Kansas average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 50.4%

33% worse than Kansas average
Antipsychotic medication increase 1.3%

39% better than Kansas average
Influenza Vaccine 50.0%

32% worse than Kansas average

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 $159K
This home paid 261% more 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 Sep 16, 2024
$28K
Civil Money Penalty Jan 4, 2024
$131K

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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