Via Christi Village Ridge
3636 North Ridge Rd Bldg 400 · Wichita, KS · 67205 · 3164627502
80 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Ascension Living Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Federal penalties on record: $36,040 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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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.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.14 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.96 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $36,040 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 11, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 11, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C February 11, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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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 July 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 4, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 4, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 27, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 4, 2024
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected April 27, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 4, 2024 · 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 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 18, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2022
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 18, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 18, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 18, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2022
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 18, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 18, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2026 | Fine | $36,040 |
| February 11, 2026 | Payment Denial | 3 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175539 · certified since September 5, 2013. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.