Via Christi Village Ridge
Wichita, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175539) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $36,040 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (316) 462-7502 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Via Christi Village Ridge in Wichita, KS has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Via Christi Village Ridge reports 4.47 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.17 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.2%.
Via Christi Village Ridge has 1 federal fine on record totaling $36,040.00 and 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the underlying inspection findings on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Via Christi Village Ridge is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. The facility is certified for 80 beds and reports an average of 72.5 residents. It has been federally certified since September 5, 2013. Ownership is structured as a Non profit - Corporation, and the facility is part of the Ascension Living chain, which operates 12 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 across the chain.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Via Christi Village Ridge holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11. The four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, staffing rating of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 5, and the overall rating of 4.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.47 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.17 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $36,040.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for details on the underlying findings. There is no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the available data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Via Christi Village Ridge has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.47 hours per resident per day, including 1.17 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 38.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $36,040.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data. Families should review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 80 beds and reports an average of 72.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a Non profit - Corporation and is part of the Ascension Living chain, which has 12 facilities with an average rating of 2.8.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 5, 2013.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings: health inspection (2 stars), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (5 stars), which combine into the overall 4-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify services offered; contact the facility at 3164627502 and verify details 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 3164627502 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175539?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.