Homestead Health Center
Wichita, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175487) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $59,829 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (316) 262-4473 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Homestead Health Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Homestead Health Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.4%.
Homestead Health Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $59,829.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Homestead Health Center is a non-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, certified to participate in both Medicare and Medicaid since 2006. The facility is certified for 45 beds and reports an average daily census of 43.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Homestead Health Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11. This overall score is based on four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measures (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 4.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.4%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $59,829.00, along with 1 instance of payment denial. No abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation are indicated in the data provided for this facility.
There is no chain affiliation listed in the data, and no ownership change is recorded within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current record. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Homestead Health Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 46.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $59,829.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 45 beds with an average daily census of 43.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 1, 2006.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 3162624473 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3162624473 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175487?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.