Center at Waterfront LLC
1541 North Lindberg Circle · Wichita, KS · 67206 · 3163586400
80 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Veritas Management Group
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
62% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.05 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.35 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 62% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,740 |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 15, 2026
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 15, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C January 15, 2026
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 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 April 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 18, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 2, 2025 | Fine | $12,740 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175564 · certified since May 2, 2019. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.