Homestead Health Center

Nursing Home · Wichita, KS

CMS overall rating 2/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number175487

Contact & location

2133 S Elizabeth Street
Wichita, KS 67213
Sedgwick County
Phone
(316) 262-4473
ZIP code
67213 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
45
Residents per day
43.1 (96% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Homestead Health Center, INC.
Medicare certified since
January 1, 2006
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
4.69 (state 4.07 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.51 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.97 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.21 (state 2.70 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.24 (state 3.60 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
46.4 (state 48.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
—

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 14, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
6.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
22 health · 28 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-14 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		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-24
2026-05-14 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 2026-06-24
2026-05-14 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-24
2026-05-14 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-24
2026-05-14 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-24
2026-05-14 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-24
2024-08-28 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		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-10-10
2024-08-28 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-10
2024-08-28 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 2024-10-10
2024-08-28 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-10
2024-08-28 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-10
2024-08-28 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-15
2024-01-04 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 · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-01-13
2024-01-04 Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-01-13
2022-12-15 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 2023-01-25
2022-12-15 Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
F0868 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-25
2022-12-15 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-25
2022-12-15 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 2023-01-25
2022-12-15 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-25
2022-12-15 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-25
2022-12-15 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 2023-01-25
2022-12-15 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 2023-01-25

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

3 penalties in the last three years, including $59,829 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-08-28Payment Denial19 days payment denial
2024-08-28Fine$37,375
2024-01-04Fine$22,454

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Butler, Eula (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Chard, Milly (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Bailey, Ricky (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Brewer, John (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Homestead Health Center, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Vestring, Nancy (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Homestead Health Center?

Homestead Health Center has a 2-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 Homestead Health Center have?

It has 45 certified beds and cares for about 43 residents per day.

Has Homestead Health Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $59,829 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Homestead Health Center?

(316) 262-4473. The facility is located at 2133 S Elizabeth Street, Wichita, KS 67213.

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