Life Care Center of Burlington
601 Cross Street · Burlington, KS · 66839 · 6203642117
77 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 73 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
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024 · 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 January 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 11, 2023 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G January 31, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2023
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 February 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 28, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2023
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 February 28, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2023
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected February 28, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 28, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2021
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 August 6, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2021
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected August 6, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2021
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.
Corrected August 6, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 12, 2021
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 6, 2021 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2021
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected August 6, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Better-scoring options nearby
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175373 · certified since June 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.