Life Care Center of Seneca
Nursing Home · Seneca, KS
CMS certification number175439
Contact & location
512 Community DriveSeneca, KS 66538
Nemaha County
- Phone
- (785) 336-3528
- ZIP code
- 66538 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day
- 36.5 (61% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Seneca Operations, LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- June 27, 2000
- 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
- 4.02 (state 4.07 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.60 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.82 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.61 (state 2.70 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.59 (state 3.60 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 31.1 (state 48.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 28.6 (state 42.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 30, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 15 health · 25 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-30 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-30 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-30 | 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 2025-05-30 |
| 2023-08-23 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-27 |
| 2023-08-23 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-27 |
| 2023-08-23 | 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 2023-09-27 |
| 2023-08-23 | 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 2023-09-27 |
| 2023-08-23 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-27 |
| 2021-12-02 | 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 2022-01-07 |
| 2021-12-02 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-07 |
| 2021-12-02 | 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 2022-01-07 |
| 2021-12-02 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-07 |
| 2021-12-02 | 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 2022-01-07 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Duryea, Lesa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Seneca Operations, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Snyder, Jarod (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 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Duryea, Lesa (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Eklund, Amber (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Knowles, Sara (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Duryea, Lesa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Eklund, Amber (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fletcher, Todd (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Knowles, Sara (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 | |
| Preston, Aubrey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Seneca Operations, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Snyder, Jarod (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 Seneca?
Life Care Center of Seneca 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 Seneca have?
It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 37 residents per day.
Has Life Care Center of Seneca been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Life Care Center of Seneca?
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 Seneca?
(785) 336-3528. The facility is located at 512 Community Drive, Seneca, KS 66538.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.