Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-30 · Fire 2025-04-30
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Seneca, KS
Life Care Center of Seneca
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
512 Community Drive, Seneca, KS
(785) 336-3528
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
60
Certified beds
Average residents
38
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Life Care Centers Of America
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2000-06-27
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
194 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 3 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
0.71
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.72 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.77
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.67 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.33
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.69 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.80
All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.48
RN + LPN hours · state 1.38 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.40
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.58 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.31
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing
Adjusted RN hours
0.75
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.06
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.28
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
16%
Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
4,429
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
40.01
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9930
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
3.80
Performance 19.67% · Measure score 3.80 · Achievement 3.80 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 5.98% · Performance 8.91% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
9.02
Baseline 33.33% · Performance 26.83% · Measure score 9.02 · Achievement 9.02 · Improvement 7.17
Adjusted total nurse staffing
3.19
Baseline 3.96 hours · Performance 3.99 hours · Measure score 3.19 · Achievement 3.19 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.28% |
10.72%
0.4 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 108 · Observed rate 9.26% · Lower 95% interval 7.66% |
| Discharge to community | 35.64% |
50.57%
14.9 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 64 · Observed rate 26.56% · Lower 95% interval 27.12% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.76 |
1.02
0.3 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 94.87% |
95.27%
0.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 74 · Denominator 78 |
| Falls with major injury | 1.28% |
0.77%
0.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 78 |
| Discharge self-care score | 68.52% |
53.69%
14.8 pts better
|
Numerator 37 · Denominator 54 |
| Discharge mobility score | 59.26% |
50.94%
8.3 pts better
|
Numerator 32 · Denominator 54 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 1.28% |
2.29%
1 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 78 · Adjusted rate 1.49% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 8.92% |
7.12%
1.8 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 55 · Observed rate 12.73% · Lower 95% interval 5.44% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 25.93% |
8.2%
17.7 pts better
|
Numerator 21 · Denominator 81 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 80.68% |
42%
38.7 pts better
|
Numerator 71 · Denominator 88 |
| Discharge function score | 74.07% |
56.45%
17.6 pts better
|
Numerator 40 · Denominator 54 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 95% |
95.95%
1 pts worse
|
Numerator 19 · Denominator 20 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 25% |
25.2%
0.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 11 · Denominator 44 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.5 |
1.8
0.7 pts worse
|
1.9
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.5 · Observed 3.0 · Expected 2.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.1 |
2.2
0.9 pts worse
|
1.8
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.1 · Observed 3.7 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.4% |
91.8%
7.6 pts better
|
93.4%
6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.1% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.7% |
95.5%
2.2 pts better
|
95.5%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 7.1% |
4.4%
2.7 pts worse
|
3.3%
3.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.4% · Q2 7.1% · Q3 5.0% · Q4 5.3% · 4Q avg 7.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.9% |
5.6%
2.7 pts better
|
11.4%
8.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 5.4% · Q4 6.5% · 4Q avg 2.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.4% |
5.0%
0.4 pts worse
|
5.4%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 14.7% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 5.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 12.5% |
23.2%
10.7 pts better
|
19.6%
7.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.3% · Q2 12.2% · Q3 12.8% · Q4 10.8% · 4Q avg 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 10.9% |
19.8%
8.9 pts better
|
16.7%
5.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.3% · Q2 7.7% · Q3 12.1% · Q4 9.4% · 4Q avg 10.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.6% |
0.0%
0.6 pts worse
|
0.1%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 0.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 3.2% |
18.4%
15.2 pts better
|
16.3%
13.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 3.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 7.8% |
18.8%
11 pts better
|
14.9%
7.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.2% · Q2 8.1% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 14.3% · 4Q avg 7.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.8%
1.8 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
3.1%
3.1 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.6% |
23.2%
2.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.8% · Q2 20.9% · Q3 25.5% · Q4 34.8% · 4Q avg 25.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.1% |
4.6%
2.5 pts better
|
5.1%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.0% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.0% |
75.6%
19.4 pts better
|
81.7%
13.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.0% · Q2 96.0% · 4Q avg 95.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.9% |
11.7%
0.8 pts better
|
12.0%
1.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 10.9% · Observed 12.5% · Expected 12.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.0% |
2.2%
0.2 pts better
|
1.6%
0.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.0% |
73.5%
22.5 pts better
|
79.7%
16.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 17.3% |
23.0%
5.7 pts better
|
23.9%
6.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 17.3% · Observed 18.8% · Expected 25.8% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-08-23 · Fire 2023-08-23
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-12-02 · Fire 2021-12-02
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-06-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-06-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-06-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-23
K100 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2023-12-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-23
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-12-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-23
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 2023-12-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-23
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-12-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-23
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-12-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-23
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-12-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-23
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-12-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-23
K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2023-12-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-23
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-12-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-23
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2023-12-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-23
K900 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.
Corrected 2023-12-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-23
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-12-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-02
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 2022-02-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-02
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-02-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-02
K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2022-02-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-02
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-02-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-02
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2022-02-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-02
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-02-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-02
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-02-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-02
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 2022-02-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-02
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-02-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-02
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-01-10
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
F851 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2025-05-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-05-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
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 2025-05-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-05-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-23
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-09-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-23
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 2023-09-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-23
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-09-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-23
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 2023-09-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-23
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-09-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-28
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-08-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-02
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 2022-01-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-02
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-01-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-02
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 2022-01-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-02
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2022-01-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-02
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2022-01-07
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Preston, Forrest
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Cross, Cindy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Duryea, Lesa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Eklund, Amber
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Fletcher, Todd
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Henry, Terry
Corporate Officer · Individual
Knowles, Sara
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Lay, Lisa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Preston, Aubrey
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Preston, Forrest
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Seneca Operations, LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Snyder, Jarod
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Swanker, Richard
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Thurmond, Joan
Corporate Officer · Individual
Ziegler, James
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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#3
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