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HomeKansasLife Care Center of Seneca

Life Care Center of Seneca

512 Community Drive, Seneca, KS 665387853363528WebsiteGoogle Maps
5.0on Google(28 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
60
certified

How Life Care Center of Seneca Compares in Kansas

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.

CMS overall rating
4/5
KS average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
KS average
2.9/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
KS average
3.5/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.02 hrs/day
KS average
4.05 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.60 hrs/day
KS average
0.71 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
31.1%
KS average
48.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Kansas average of 3.1/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Kansas average of 2.9/5.
Reported RN time is 0.60 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.71.
Staff turnover is 31.1%, lower than the Kansas average of 48.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 23, 2023
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 30, 2025
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$6,844/mo
Kansas median
Private Room
$7,787/mo
Kansas median
Nemaha County 65+
1,991
19.5% of county
County Population
10,219
Nemaha County

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.

Beds
60
Avg Residents/Day
36.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 27, 2000
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Nemaha
Last Inspection
Apr 30, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
32.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (15)

F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Aug 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Aug 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Aug 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Aug 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 2, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Dec 2, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Dec 2, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Dec 2, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Dec 2, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.61 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.82 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.60 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.02 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.59 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
31.1%
RN Turnover
28.6%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (26)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2006
PRESTON, FORRESTDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 23, 1985
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 1, 1986
DURYEA, LESAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AOct 25, 2021
EKLUND, AMBERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 16, 2024
KNOWLES, SARAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AOct 14, 2024
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2006
SENECA OPERATIONS, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 1986
DURYEA, LESAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 25, 2021
EKLUND, AMBEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 16, 2024
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
KNOWLES, SARAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 14, 2024
LAY, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 27, 2024
PRESTON, FORRESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 1986
SNYDER, JARODOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 27, 2021
SWANKER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2002
SENECA OPERATIONS, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2002
DURYEA, LESAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 18, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 23, 2002
SNYDER, JARODADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 7, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center of Seneca and nearby alternatives.

All Kansas facilities
Life Care Center of Seneca
Seneca, KSCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Crestview Nursing & Residential Living
Seneca, KS4,224 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Eastridge
Centralia, KS8.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $12,798
Sabetha Manor
Sabetha, KS15.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Apostolic Christian Home
Sabetha, KS15.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $13,397
Frankfort Community Care Home
Frankfort, KS19.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $25,413
Onaga Operator, LLC
Onaga, KS24.6 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $51,274
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Seneca
Seneca, KS · Current facility
—4/54/54/5None recorded
Crestview Nursing & Residential Living
Seneca, KS
4,224 ft5/55/54/5None recorded
Eastridge
Centralia, KS
8.4 mi2/51/55/5$12,798
Sabetha Manor
Sabetha, KS
15.0 mi4/53/55/5None recorded
Apostolic Christian Home
Sabetha, KS
15.1 mi3/52/55/5$13,397
Frankfort Community Care Home
Frankfort, KS
19.9 mi1/52/54/5$25,413
Onaga Operator, LLC
Onaga, KS
24.6 mi2/52/54/5$51,274

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Seneca?▾
Life Care Center of Seneca has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Life Care Center of Seneca cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Kansas is $6,844/month for a semi-private room and $7,787/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Life Care Center of Seneca participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Seneca had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Seneca had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 30, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Seneca?▾
Life Care Center of Seneca provides 4.02 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours, 0.82 LPN hours, and 2.61 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 31.1%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Seneca have?▾
Life Care Center of Seneca has 60 certified beds with an average of 36.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 61% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Seneca?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Kansas, including 1 in Seneca. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Seneca?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Seneca has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 28 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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