Cycle 1
Health 2026-01-15 · Fire 2026-01-15
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Wichita, KS
Center At Waterfront LLC
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $12,740 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1541 North Lindberg Circle, Wichita, KS
(316) 358-6400
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
80
Certified beds
Average residents
53
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Veritas Management Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2019-05-02
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
15 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 4 health / 3 staffing / 5 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.46
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.72 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.77
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.67 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.92
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.69 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
5.14
All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
2.22
RN + LPN hours · state 1.38 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
4.45
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.58 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.22
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.10
Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.40
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.49
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.57
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
67%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
60%
Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
2,520
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
49.30
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0032
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
7.69
Baseline 15.74% · Performance 17.87% · Measure score 7.69 · Achievement 7.69 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
6.63
Baseline 4.78% · Performance 5.85% · Measure score 6.63 · Achievement 6.63 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
0
Baseline 57.89% · Performance 66.91% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
5.40
Baseline 4.8 hours · Performance 4.61 hours · Measure score 5.40 · Achievement 5.40 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 7.8% |
10.72%
2.9 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 1254 · Observed rate 6.38% · Lower 95% interval 6.44% |
| Discharge to community | 69.47% |
50.57%
18.9 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 1255 · Observed rate 70.04% · Lower 95% interval 67.38% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.86 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 99.27% |
95.27%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 679 · Denominator 684 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.15% |
0.77%
0.6 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 684 |
| Discharge self-care score | 64.15% |
53.69%
10.5 pts better
|
Numerator 374 · Denominator 583 |
| Discharge mobility score | 67.41% |
50.94%
16.5 pts better
|
Numerator 393 · Denominator 583 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0.88% |
2.29%
1.4 pts better
|
Numerator 6 · Denominator 684 · Adjusted rate 1.14% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 5.85% |
7.12%
1.3 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 722 · Observed rate 4.57% · Lower 95% interval 4.16% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 3.23% |
8.2%
5 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 155 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 66.06% |
42%
24.1 pts better
|
Numerator 144 · Denominator 218 |
| Discharge function score | 65.52% |
56.45%
9.1 pts better
|
Numerator 382 · Denominator 583 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 99.08% |
95.95%
3.1 pts better
|
Numerator 323 · Denominator 326 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 99.7% |
96.28%
3.4 pts better
|
Numerator 332 · Denominator 333 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 23.46% |
25.2%
1.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 84 · Denominator 358 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.0% |
75.6%
20.4 pts better
|
81.7%
14.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.9% · Q2 97.0% · Q3 95.0% · Q4 95.2% · 4Q avg 96.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 6.1% |
11.7%
5.6 pts better
|
12.0%
5.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 6.1% · Observed 5.9% · Expected 10.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.9% |
2.2%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
0.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.1% · Q2 0.8% · Q3 0.8% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 89.2% |
73.5%
15.7 pts better
|
79.7%
9.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 89.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 18.5% |
23.0%
4.5 pts better
|
23.9%
5.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 18.5% · Observed 16.8% · Expected 21.6% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-18 · Fire 2024-03-18
14 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-06-23 · Fire 2022-06-23
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Not marked corrected
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Not marked corrected
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-18
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-05-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-18
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-18
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-05-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-18
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-05-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-18
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-05-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-23
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2022-06-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-23
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-06-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-23
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-06-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-23
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-06-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-23
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-06-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-23
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-06-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-23
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-06-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-23
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-06-16
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2026-02-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-02-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-02-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2026-02-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-02-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2026-02-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-02-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-02-18
C · Minimal harm
2026-01-15
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2026-02-18
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-04-02
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-18
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-18
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-04-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-18
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-04-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-18
F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2024-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-18
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-18
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-18
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-18
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-18
F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-18
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-18
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-18
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-18
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-18
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-04-24
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$12,740
2025-04-02
Fine
Fine · fine $12,740
Fine
Ownership
Deline, Kenneth
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Dart, Bradley
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Dart, Bradley
Corporate Officer · Individual
Esmas, Bartolome
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Medexec Hexis, LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Murdock, Monte
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Shearer, Andrew
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Shearer, Andrew
Corporate Officer · Individual
Veritas Management Group LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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