Life Care Center of Wichita
622 N Edgemoor Street · Wichita, KS · 67208 · 3166865100
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America Part of a CCRC
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 75 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
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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.62 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.21 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 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 April 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2025 · found via complaint
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 April 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 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 April 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G January 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 1, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175407 · certified since December 20, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.