Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Wheatridge Park Care Center
1501 S Holly Dr, Liberal, KS · (620) 624-0130
- Certified beds
- 51
- Residents per day
- 40
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Frontline Management
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- December 4, 2002
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How this home got 1 star
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in Kansas.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★1 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among Kansas homes
Wheatridge Park Care Center carries 201.75 inspection points. That is fewer than 3% of Kansas's 293 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in Kansas: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–27 pts
- 4★ 27–49 pts
- 3★ 49–71 pts
- 2★ 71–114.38 pts
- 1★ over 114.38 pts
Bars show every rated home in Kansas by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
34 health citations on record since 2021. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
Harm and immediate-jeopardy citations (3)
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G
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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G
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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J
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Everything else, by area of care
Resident Rights8E
- E
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
- E
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- E
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.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- D
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
- D
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
- D
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- D
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning6E
- E
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- D
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
- E
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care6E
- E
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- E
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- D
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Nursing and Physician Services4F
- F
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
- F
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
- C
Post nurse staffing information every day.
- C
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nutrition and Dietary2F
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Infection Control2E
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Pharmacy Service1F
- F
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Administration1F
- F
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Environmental1F
- F
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspection history
2024-09-16
24 health deficiencies · 4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (7 deficiencies)
2022-10-27
8 health deficiencies · 0 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
2021-05-04
2 health deficiencies · 0 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 3 h 41 min of nursing staff time a day, 53 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
3 h 41 min
Kansas average
4 h 8 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 50% of nursing staff and 25% of registered nurses left in the past year.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Fines and payment denials
$158,640 in federal fines on record over the past three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-16 | Fine | $27,573 |
| 2024-01-04 | Fine | $131,067 |
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident daysAbout the same | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.4 pts better | 1.6 | 2.0 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine3.8 pts better | 96.7% | 92.9% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine5.1 pts better | 100.0% | 94.9% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.9 pts better | 3.3% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms5.8 pts better | 0.8% | 6.6% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight3.3 pts better | 1.5% | 4.8% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication1.1 pts better | 22.3% | 23.4% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication9.4 pts better | 8.3% | 17.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrainedAbout the same | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened16 pts worse | 30.5% | 14.5% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased9.9 pts worse | 27.3% | 17.4% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder1.4 pts better | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.1 pts worse | 2.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence4 pts better | 17.6% | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers0.8 pts worse | 5.2% | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine6.9 pts better | 84.0% | 77.1% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit1 pts worse | 12.4% | 11.4% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.6 pts better | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine17.7 pts better | 93.1% | 75.4% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission3.6 pts better | 18.7% | 22.3% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
47 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
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| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal SNF Holdco LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 100% | 1 facilities |
| Baker, Adam | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 9 facilities |
| Baker, Adam | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 9 facilities |
| Bhcp Liberal Sponsor LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Bryan, Amy | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Bryan, Amy | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Cruz, Victor | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Cruz, Victor | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Davis Square Holdings LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Finanical Management Inc | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Fmi-Liberal LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Frontier Management Inc | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 9 facilities |
| Frontier Management Inc | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 9 facilities |
| Frontline Mds Exchange LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Holland, Vicki | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 4 facilities |
| Irwin, Janet | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Jones, Robert | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 12 facilities |
| Key Rehabilitation Inc | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 17 facilities |
| Kiklis, Dean | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Lekawa, Elliot | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Lippold & Holland LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Lovato, Janine | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Lovato, Janine | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Mccue, Tamara | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 13 facilities |
| Mccue, Tamara | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 13 facilities |
| Newport Real Estate Capital LLC | 5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Newton, Michelle | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 8 facilities |
| Newton, Michelle | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 8 facilities |
| Ong, Edison | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 9 facilities |
| Ong, Edison | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 9 facilities |
| Openwork Health LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Orback, Heather | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 8 facilities |
| Pinnacle Pharmacy Group Inc | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Salas, Cherise | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 9 facilities |
| Salas, Cherise | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 9 facilities |
| Saracino, Kelly | Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Saracino, Kelly | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Scott, Angela | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Scott, Angela | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Seigrist, Whitney | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Seigrist, Whitney | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Van Wyhe, Latisha | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Van Wyhe, Latisha | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Vasquez, Robert | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Veluscek, Steven | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 8 facilities |
| Wyckoff, Doug | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Wyckoff, Doug | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
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Fire safety
4 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Emergency Preparedness4F
- F
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- F
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
- F
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
- F
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
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- L
- Nursing / resident / day
- 4 h 8 min
- Fines
- $148,982
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★★★★★- Worst citation, 3 yrs
- G
- Nursing / resident / day
- 4 h 38 min
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