Life Care Center of Burlington
Nursing Home · Burlington, KS
CMS certification number175373
Contact & location
601 Cross StreetBurlington, KS 66839
Coffey County
- Phone
- (620) 364-2117
- ZIP code
- 66839 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 77
- Residents per day
- 70.1 (91% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Legal name
- Burlington Medical Investors, LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- June 1, 1996
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.17 (state 4.07 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.41 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.70 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.05 (state 2.70 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.84 (state 3.60 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 47.2 (state 48.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 40.0 (state 42.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 11, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 8
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 22 health · 36 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-11 | 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. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-12-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-12-11 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-12-11 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-12-11 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-12-11 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-12-11 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-12-11 | 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. F0849 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2023-09-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-13 |
| 2023-01-31 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2023-01-31 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2023-01-31 | 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. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2023-01-31 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2023-01-31 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2023-01-31 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2023-01-31 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2023-01-31 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2021-07-12 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-07-12 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-07-12 | 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. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-07-12 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
| 2021-07-12 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. F0943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-06 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shepard, Elizabeth (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sloyer, Jeff (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cross, Cindy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Henry, Terry (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thurmond, Joan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Eklund, Amber (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| O'keefe, Damian (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shepard, Elizabeth (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Eklund, Amber (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fletcher, Todd (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lay, Lisa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| O'keefe, Damian (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Aubrey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shepard, Elizabeth (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sloyer, Jeff (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swanker, Richard (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ziegler, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Life Care Center of Burlington?
Life Care Center of Burlington has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Kansas.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Burlington have?
It has 77 certified beds and cares for about 70 residents per day.
Has Life Care Center of Burlington been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Life Care Center of Burlington?
It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - individual. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Life Care Center of Burlington?
(620) 364-2117. The facility is located at 601 Cross Street, Burlington, KS 66839.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.