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Nursing Home in Kansas

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.

Wheatridge Park Care Center

Nursing Home in Kansas

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.
Wheatridge Park Care Center
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)

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.
1/5
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.
1/5
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.
2/5
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 49m per day

This home provides 19% less nursing time per resident than the Kansas average.

Kansas average: 4h 43m per day

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.

Higher demand than most homes in Kansas: 79.5%
Occupancy rate 97.8%
Residents per day (avg) 43
Occupancy rate
97.8%
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

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
$5.5M
Profit
$359.3K
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

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
98%
In line with Kansas average
Occupied beds
44 / 45
Average residents 50 per day

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Facility
StatusActive
CountySeward

Additional Licensing Details

License Number175459
CMS Certification Number175459
AwardsGreat Place to Work, National Quality Award, Pinnacle Customer Experience Award

Ownership & Operating Entity

Wheatridge Park Care Center is administrated by Doug Wyckoff.

Owner NameLIBERAL SNF REAL CO LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

2 services
Rehabilitation
Extended Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

0 amenities
Specific ProgramsIndependent Living, Extended Care, Rehab to Home, Respite Care
Operating HoursVisiting Hours 24/7

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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 Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

Latest inspection

Date September 23, 2024

92 deficiencies

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

Kansas average: 100 deficiencies

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

Kansas average 26.9

Citations per inspection
8.5

Kansas average 6.07


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 More info 1
11% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9


Serious Health citations More info 2
122% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

1 critical citation More info Kansas average: 0.9

2 serious citations More info Kansas average: 0.9

29 moderate citations More info Kansas average: 24.6

2 minor citations More info Kansas average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. Sep 16, 2024
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Info Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions. Sep 16, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Sep 16, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Sep 16, 2024
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Kansas 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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Arma Operator 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.

Arma45 92.3% +16%3.27 +39%-29%0153.8140---$4.3M$2.3M53.2%175353
Wheatridge Park Care 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.

Liberal51 91.4% +15%3.81 -22%-18%2348.5343--Liberal Snf Holdco Llc$5.5M$2.0M35.9%175459
The Cottages Senior Care Living -
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.

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Access Mental Health 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.

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Agewise Living Inc -
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.

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

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

Total staff 63
Employees 44
Contractors 19
Staff to resident ratio 1.58:1
31% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average ratio: 2.27:1

Avg staff/day 21
Average shift 8.5 hours
10% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 7.7 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 16,175
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 5
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 4
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

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. 8.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

7%

1,135 contractor hours this quarter

Qualified Social Worker: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Mental Health Service Worker: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant210217,09491100%8.7
Medication Aide/Technician7072,53791100%9
Licensed Practical Nurse4041,68891100%8.8
Registered Nurse5051,1618189%10.1
Dental Services Staff1015356066%8.9
Nurse Practitioner1015216470%8.1
Other Dietary Services Staff3035216774%7.7
Administrator1015206571%8
Physical Therapy Aide0224676470%7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014645763%8.1
Speech Language Pathologist0333424347%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant033793437%2.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician033793538%2.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant01163910%7
Qualified Social Worker033341516%2.3
Medical Director011301415%2.1
Occupational Therapy Aide0223055%6
Mental Health Service Worker0111233%4
21 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
7 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
4 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Registered Nurse
% of Days 89%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 66%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 74%
1 Administrator
% of Days 71%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 70%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 63%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 47%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 37%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 38%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 10%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 16%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 15%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 5%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 40
Medicare
4
10% of residents
Medicaid
25
62.5% of residents
Private pay or other
11
27.5% of residents
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.

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. 12.7
21% worse 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. 25.1
21% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 20.7

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 25.2%
32% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 19.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 24.9%
28% worse 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 25.1%
5% worse 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 2.8%
36% 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 6.5%
40% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 4.6%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.2%
31% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.9%
24% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 5.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.6%
69% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 5.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 4.4%
74% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 16.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 88.8%
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 94.7%
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 50.4%
33% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 75.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.3%
39% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 50.0%
32% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 73.5%

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 average

Kansas average: $44K

Number of fines 2
17% 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 $159K
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. Sep 16, 2024
$28K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. 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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