ElderGrade
D

47.2/100

Below average

Wheatridge Park Care Center

1501 S Holly Dr, Liberal, KS 67901

CMS 1/5 stars #3 of 3 in Seward County (620) 624-0130
Certified beds
51
Occupancy
79%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 3 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $158,640 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

9.2/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -2.8 for 25 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.05 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.84 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 52% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

2/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $158,640 in federal fines across 2 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.74 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.84 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.30 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 52.30%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 34 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 16, 2024 (1 year ago).

G Sep 16, 2024 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm to a resident

G Sep 16, 2024 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

F Sep 16, 2024 F0730 From a complaint

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Sep 16, 2024 F0761 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Sep 16, 2024 F0812 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Sep 16, 2024 F0814 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Sep 16, 2024 F0835

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Sep 16, 2024 F0908 From a complaint

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of FRONTLINE MANAGEMENT, which operates 9 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
SARACINO, KELLY Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
JONES, ROBERT Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KIKLIS, DEAN Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
ORBACK, HEATHER Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
NEWPORT REAL ESTATE CAPITAL LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
VELUSCEK, STEVEN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
FRONTIER MANAGEMENT INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BAKER, ADAM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BRYAN, AMY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CRUZ, VICTOR Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LOVATO, JANINE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MCCUE, TAMARA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Wheatridge Park Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Wheatridge Park Care Center? +

Wheatridge Park Care Center holds an ElderGrade of D (47.2 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Wheatridge Park Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.74 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Wheatridge Park Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 3 of the 34 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Wheatridge Park Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Wheatridge Park Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.