CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Kansas. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Life Care Center of Seneca is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Seneca, Kansas with 60 certified beds. It has been operating since 2000. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 2006 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Dec 23, 1985 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 1986 |
| DURYEA, LESA | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Oct 25, 2021 |
| EKLUND, AMBER | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Aug 16, 2024 |
| KNOWLES, SARA | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Oct 14, 2024 |
| CROSS, CINDY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 21, 1994 |
| HENRY, TERRY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 16, 1999 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 22, 2000 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 2006 |
| SENECA OPERATIONS, LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 1986 |
| DURYEA, LESA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 25, 2021 |
| EKLUND, AMBER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 16, 2024 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2021 |
| KNOWLES, SARA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 14, 2024 |
| LAY, LISA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 24, 2017 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 27, 2024 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 1986 |
| SNYDER, JAROD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 27, 2021 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2022 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 18, 2001 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Dec 31, 2002 |
| SENECA OPERATIONS, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Dec 31, 2002 |
| DURYEA, LESA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 18, 2025 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Dec 23, 2002 |
| SNYDER, JAROD | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 7, 2025 |
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