Caritas Center, Inc
1400 S Sheriden St · Wichita, KS · 67213 · 3169422201
22 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.01 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 20% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 24, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175534 · certified since April 4, 2013. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.