Life Care Center of Seneca
512 Community Drive · Seneca, KS · 66538 · 7853363528
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.82 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.19 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 30, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 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 September 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 1, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 2, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 7, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 2, 2021
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 7, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2021
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 7, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2021
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 7, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 2, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 7, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175439 · certified since June 27, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.