Life Care Center Of Andover
621 W 21st, Andover, KS 670023167331349154 certified beds · 94 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
9
since 2022
Deficiencies
58
● 1● 49● 8
Penalties · 3 yrs
$114,107
7 fines
Last survey
2026-05-14
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 3
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-17 | Complaint | 003 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-06-03 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-27 | Standard | 1170 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-25 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-29 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-18 | Standard | 0230 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-11 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-02-08 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-04-01Record 175157-20260514-F689
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity JHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-09-19Record 175157-20251117-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity JHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-09-19Record 175157-20251117-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity KHarm
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-09-19Record 175157-20251117-F610
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-06-19Record 175157-20250603-F697
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 175157-20250327-F558
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 175157-20250327-F623
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 175157-20250327-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 175157-20250327-F657
F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 175157-20250327-F676
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 175157-20250327-F677
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 175157-20250327-F686
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 175157-20250327-F688
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 175157-20250327-F690
F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 175157-20250327-F693
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 175157-20250327-F695
F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 175157-20250327-F699
F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 175157-20250327-F700
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 175157-20250327-F730
F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 175157-20250327-F745
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 175157-20250327-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 175157-20250327-F880
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 175157-20250327-F732
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-05-11Record 175157-20240625-F689
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-02-22Record 175157-20240229-F689
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 175157-20231018-F550
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 175157-20231018-F558
F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 175157-20231018-F584
F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 175157-20231018-F625
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 175157-20231018-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 175157-20231018-F657
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity FStandard
Care planning
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 175157-20231018-F677
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 175157-20231018-F679
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 175157-20231018-F686
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 175157-20231018-F688
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 175157-20231018-F695
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 175157-20231018-F725
F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 175157-20231018-F727
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 175157-20231018-F730
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 175157-20231018-F756
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 175157-20231018-F758
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 175157-20231018-F761
F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 175157-20231018-F803
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 175157-20231018-F812
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 175157-20231018-F865
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 175157-20231018-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 175157-20231018-F883
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 175157-20231018-F921
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-09-27Record 175157-20230911-F689
F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-25Record 175157-20220208-F557
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-25Record 175157-20220208-F657
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-25Record 175157-20220208-F677
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-25Record 175157-20220208-F679
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-25Record 175157-20220208-F684
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-25Record 175157-20220208-F688
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-25Record 175157-20220208-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-25Record 175157-20220208-F690
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-25Record 175157-20220208-F760
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Civil money penalty | $25,490 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-11-17 | Civil money penalty | $17,345 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-03-27 | Civil money penalty | $15,180 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-06-25 | Civil money penalty | $11,180 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-02-29 | Civil money penalty | $14,518 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-11-15 | Civil money penalty | $22,204 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-09-11 | Civil money penalty | $8,190 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.49
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.75
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 4.07 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.31
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 3.60 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover52%
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 48% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover50%
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Kansas | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.1% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 26.1% | 18.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 5.2% | 17.9% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 6.2% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 23.2% | 23.2% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eklund, Amber Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fletcher, Todd Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Brandon 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 | — | — |
| Mccue, Tamara Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nelson, Yesnia Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Aubrey Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Swanker, Richard Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ziegler, James Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cross, Cindy Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Eklund, Amber Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Henry, Terry Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Brandon Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Brandon Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mccue, Tamara Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nelson, Yesnia Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thurmond, Joan Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Life Care Centers Of America — 194 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Kansas.
No county cost figures on file for Butler.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avita Health And Rehab At Reeds Cove Wichita | 2.6 mi | 2026-05-07 | 0242 |
| Regent Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Wichita | 4.2 mi | 2026-02-11 | 1140 |
| Center At Waterfront LLC Wichita | 4.3 mi | 2026-01-15 | 1221 |
| Caritas Center, Inc Wichita | 5.7 mi | 2026-03-04 | 060 |
| Larksfield Place Wichita | 6.2 mi | 2024-10-09 | 070 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |