Life Care Center of Andover
621 W 21st · Andover, KS · 67002 · 3167331349
154 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $41,609 in fines in the last 24 months.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 6 · $97,701 |
Inspection citations (57 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G June 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G June 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 17, 2025 | Fine | $26,685 |
| March 27, 2025 | Fine | $14,924 |
| June 25, 2024 | Fine | $11,180 |
| February 29, 2024 | Fine | $14,518 |
| November 15, 2023 | Fine | $22,204 |
| September 11, 2023 | Fine | $8,190 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175157 · certified since October 31, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.