CENTER AT WATERFRONT LLC in Wichita, KS has a 3-star overall rating, with low 2-star health inspection and staffing scores but 5-star quality measures. It reports nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (5.05 vs 4.1 hours/resident/day), had $12,740 in fines in the last 24 months, and has a recent federal penalty flag.
Last inspection: January 15, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $12,740recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.0505.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.43
Licensed practical nurses
1.84
Nurse aides
2.78
Weekend nursing
4.35
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 62%
Registered nurse turnover: 78%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.8%1%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—89.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97%91.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide the required notice or documentation about a resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policy. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 628 — 42 CFR §483.15(c)(2) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,740 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $12,740 in total fines.
Federal fine
Apr 2, 2025
$12,740
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of VERITAS MANAGEMENT GROUP · 15 homes · 4.2 stars avg
Occupancy
57.8 residents on an average day (72% of 80 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 7 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.