Wheatridge Park Care Center
Liberal, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175459) · 51 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $158,640
Phone: (620) 624-0130 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wheatridge Park Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 1 star, below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Wheatridge Park Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.74 hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.3%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Wheatridge Park Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $158,640.00, with no payment denials reported. No abuse icon or Special Focus Status is indicated in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Wheatridge Park Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Liberal, Seward County, Kansas, operating under a for-profit limited liability company ownership structure. The facility is certified for 51 beds and reports an average daily census of 40.5 residents. It has been federally certified since December 2002 and is part of the Frontline Management chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Wheatridge Park Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.74 per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 2 federal fines totaling $158,640.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Status designation is indicated in the provided data.
There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should review the current inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most up-to-date details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Wheatridge Park Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 star, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
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 about 3.74 hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours, with a 52.3% nursing turnover rate; its CMS staffing rating is 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $158,640.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 51 beds with an average daily census of 40.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Frontline Management chain, which includes 9 facilities averaging a 3.2-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 4, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here those ratings are 1, 1, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (620) 624-0130 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 (620) 624-0130 to arrange a visit and verify details on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175459?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.