Occupancy rate
98%
In line with Kansas averageMix 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.
Nursing Home
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
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.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
45
This home is often near full
That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Occupancy rate
97.8%
Residents per day (avg)
43
Occupancy rate
97.8%
Residents per day (avg)
43
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
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
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$5.5M
Profit
$359.3K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$5,547,981.00
Profit
$359,264.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.0M
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.
$3.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$5.2M
45-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Kansas averageOccupied beds
44 / 45
Average residents
50 per day
License details
Facility type
Nursing Facility
Status
Active
County:
SEWARD
Additional licensing details
License number:
175459
CMS Certification Number:
175459
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
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.
18 visits/inspections
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Latest inspection
Date:September 23, 2024
92 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Inspection Report Summary for Wheatridge Park Care Center
The most recent inspection on August 27, 2018 found no deficiencies and confirmed the facility was in compliance with all regulations surveyed. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to immunization documentation, resident care planning, medication management, food handling, and sanitation practices. Complaint investigations from 2014 and 2015 identified issues with fall prevention, medication oversight, and care plan updates, some of which were substantiated and addressed through plans of correction. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have made improvements over time, with repeated revisits confirming correction of prior deficiencies.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
4
Kansas average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Sep 2024
Total health citations
34
Citations per inspection
8.5
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
11 of 34 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 34 resulted from complaint investigations; and 22 of 34 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
11% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
Serious Health citations
2
2
122% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
1 critical citation
2 serious citations
29 moderate citations
2 minor citations
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
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.
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Arma Operator LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
KS 66712
Bed Count:
45
CCN:
175353
Occupancy:
92.3%
Home Revenue:
$4,315,735.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,297,709.00
Payroll %:
53.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2675
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
15
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+39%
+39%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-29%
-29%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+16%
+16%
Wheatridge Park Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
KS 67901-
Bed Count:
51
Operator:
LIBERAL SNF HOLDCO LLC
CCN:
175459
Occupancy:
91.4%
Home Revenue:
$5,543,061.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,987,997.00
Payroll %:
35.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
43
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.8125
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
34
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
-22%
-22%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+15%
+15%
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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 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
40 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
4 residents (10%)
Medicaid
25 residents (62.5%)
Private pay or other
11 residents (27.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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.
12.7
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.7
21% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
25.1
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
25.1
21% worse 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
25.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
25.2%
32% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.9%
28% worse 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
25.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.1%
5% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 23.8%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.8%
36% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.5%
40% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%
31% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 3.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.9%
24% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.6%
69% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.4%
74% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 16.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.8%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 91.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.7%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 95.5%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
50.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
50.4%
33% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 75.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.3%
39% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
50.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
50.0%
32% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 73.5%
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
$159K
261% higher than Kansas averageKansas average: $44K
Number of fines
2
17% 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
$159K
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.
Sep 16, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 16, 2024
$28K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 4, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 4, 2024
$131K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Wheatridge Park Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
91.4%
↑ 16.8pp vs 2022
Net Income
$359,264
↑ ~$794K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$3,116,471
↑ ~$270K vs 2022
Profit Margin
6.5%
↑ 16.7pp vs 2022
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