The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
WHEATRIDGE PARK CARE CENTER
LIBERAL, KS · Medicare-certified · 51 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
WHEATRIDGE PARK CARE CENTER in Liberal, KS has an overall rating of 1/5 stars, with a 1/5 health inspection rating, a recent federal penalty, and $27,573 in fines over the last 24 months. Staffing is 3/5 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.67 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6668 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 16, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $27,573recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6668.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.74
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.26
- Nurse aides
- 2.67
- Weekend nursing
- 3.36
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 56%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%
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%0%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%2.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9.9%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%2.9%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
3.6%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.8%20%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—21.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.3%19.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—4.5%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26%17.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
—94.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.8%94.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—50%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
60.5%82.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $27,573 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 24 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $158,640 in total fines.
- $27,573
Federal fine
Sep 16, 2024
- $131,067
Federal fine
Jan 4, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of FRONTLINE MANAGEMENT · 9 homes · 3.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 41.5 residents on an average day (81% of 51 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 23 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.