Life Care Center of Wichita

Nursing Home · Wichita, KS

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number175407

Contact & location

622 N Edgemoor Street
Wichita, KS 67208
Sedgwick County
Phone
(316) 686-5100
ZIP code
67208 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
115.5 (96% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Wichita Medical Investors, LLC
Chain
Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
Medicare certified since
December 20, 1996
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.60 (state 4.07 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.51 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.94 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.16 (state 2.70 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.35 (state 3.60 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
37.8 (state 48.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
16.7 (state 42.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 24, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
8.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
7
Citations on record (3 years)
15 health · 35 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-03-24 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 2025-04-21
2025-03-24 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 2025-04-21
2025-03-24 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 · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-21
2025-03-24 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 · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-21
2025-03-24 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-21
2025-03-24 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-21
2025-03-24 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-21
2025-03-24 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-21
2024-01-25 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		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-02-16
2023-06-07 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		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-03
2023-06-07 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-03
2023-06-07 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-03
2023-06-07 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-03
2023-06-07 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-03
2022-02-07 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 2022-03-01

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

NameRoleSince
Buser, Tyler (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Stephenson, Mathew (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Cross, Cindy (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Henry, Terry (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lay, Lisa (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Swanker, Richard (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Thurmond, Joan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Developers Investment Company INC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Collins, Dedra (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Eklund, Amber (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Stephenson, Mathew (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Buser, Tyler (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Collins, Dedra (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Developers Investment Company INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Eklund, Amber (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Fletcher, Todd (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Aubrey (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Stephenson, Mathew (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 Wichita?

Life Care Center of Wichita has a 4-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 Wichita have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 116 residents per day.

Has Life Care Center of Wichita been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Life Care Center of Wichita?

It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Life Care Center of Wichita?

(316) 686-5100. The facility is located at 622 N Edgemoor Street, Wichita, KS 67208.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.