The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited January 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
LIFE CARE CENTER OF BURLINGTON
BURLINGTON, KS · Medicare-certified · 77 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
LIFE CARE CENTER OF BURLINGTON in Burlington, KS has an overall 3 out of 5 stars. Its health inspection and staffing ratings are both 3 stars, quality measures are 4 stars, reported nurse staffing is 3.17 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it had $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1656 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 11, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1656.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.41
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.70
- Nurse aides
- 2.05
- Weekend nursing
- 2.84
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 47%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
5.7%6.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.2%3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
0%3.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16.7%6.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
14.5%11.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
27.6%24.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.5%1.3%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
34.2%32.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
18.6%22%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.3%97%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—64.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
66.7%58.8%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited December 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited December 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited July 2021 — 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 needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited January 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 70.1 residents on an average day (91% of 77 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 30 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.