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HomeKansasLife Care Center of Wichita

Life Care Center of Wichita

622 N Edgemoor Street, Wichita, KS 672083166865100WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.2on Google(108 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
120
certified

How Life Care Center of Wichita 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
3/5
KS average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
4/5
KS average
3.5/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.60 hrs/day
KS average
4.05 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.51 hrs/day
KS average
0.71 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
37.8%
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.
Reported nursing time is 3.60 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.05.
Reported RN time is 0.51 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.71.
Staff turnover is 37.8%, 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
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 7, 2023
Most recent cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 24, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

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
Sedgwick County 65+
79,224
15.2% of county
County Population
522,700
Sedgwick 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 Wichita is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Wichita, Kansas with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
115.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 20, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Sedgwick
Last Inspection
Mar 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
55.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (15)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Mar 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Mar 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Mar 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Jun 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jun 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0694Potential for Harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jun 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 7, 2022Corrected: 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 Aide2.16 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.94 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.51 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.60 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.35 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.14 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
37.8%
RN Turnover
16.7%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (23)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 3, 1995
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 3, 1995
COLLINS, DEDRAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 5, 2023
EKLUND, AMBERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 16, 2024
STEPHENSON, MATHEWMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2020
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 6, 2014
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 12, 1996
BUSER, TYLEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 2, 2017
COLLINS, DEDRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 5, 2023
EKLUND, AMBEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 16, 2024
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
STEPHENSON, MATHEWOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2020
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 25, 2025
BUSER, TYLERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 26, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 18, 2005
STEPHENSON, MATHEWADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 25, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Kansas facilities
Life Care Center of Wichita
Wichita, KSCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Lincoln Care and Rehab
Wichita, KS1.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $40,104
Legacy at College Hill
Wichita, KS2.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $43,188
Mount St Mary
Wichita, KS2.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Great Plains Post Acute
Wichita, KS2.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $49,505
Orchard Gardens
Wichita, KS2.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $26,795
Larksfield Place
Wichita, KS2.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Wichita
Wichita, KS · Current facility
—4/53/54/5None recorded
Lincoln Care and Rehab
Wichita, KS
1.9 mi1/51/53/5$40,104
Legacy at College Hill
Wichita, KS
2.0 mi1/51/53/5$43,188
Mount St Mary
Wichita, KS
2.0 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Great Plains Post Acute
Wichita, KS
2.1 mi1/51/51/5$49,505
Orchard Gardens
Wichita, KS
2.2 mi1/51/51/5$26,795
Larksfield Place
Wichita, KS
2.9 mi5/54/55/5None recorded

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 Wichita?▾
Life Care Center of Wichita has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Life Care Center of Wichita 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 Wichita participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Wichita had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Wichita had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 24, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Wichita?▾
Life Care Center of Wichita provides 3.60 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, 0.94 LPN hours, and 2.16 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 37.8%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Wichita have?▾
Life Care Center of Wichita has 120 certified beds with an average of 115.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 96% 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 Wichita?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Kansas, including 6 in Wichita. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Wichita?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Wichita has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 108 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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