Life Care Center Of Seneca
Seneca, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175439) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (785) 336-3528 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Seneca has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. It also holds 4 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing.
Life Care Center Of Seneca reports total nurse staffing of 4.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.1%.
Life Care Center Of Seneca has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Seneca is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Seneca, Nemaha County, Kansas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since June 27, 2000. The facility is licensed for 60 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 36.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its component ratings are also strong: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.024 hours per resident per day, including 0.595 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.1%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this location.
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars, meaning this location performs above its own chain's average. CMS data indicates no ownership change occurred in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator currently in place.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 4 out of 5 overall rating, above the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.024 hours per resident per day, including 0.595 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 31.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the abuse icon is not flagged and the facility is not listed under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 60 certified beds and an average daily census of 36.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation owned facility, part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which has 194 facilities averaging 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 27, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall composite rating; this facility scores 4 stars on health inspections, 4 on staffing, and 4 on quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (785) 336-3528 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (785) 336-3528 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175439?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.