Wheatridge Park Care Center
Wheatridge Park Care Center is a 1-star rated nursing home in Liberal, KS with 51 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 1/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 2/5.
The facility has 38 health violations on record. Federal fines total $26,642 across 4 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: January 4, 2024.
Staff turnover rate: 65.9% — significantly above the national average.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Kansas public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2022 1 penalties totaling $983
Fine
2021 1 penalties totaling $650
Fine
2020 1 penalties totaling $7,098
Fine
2019 1 penalties totaling $17,911
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2024 1 violations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2022 8 violations
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
2021 7 violations
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2020 1 violations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2019 12 violations
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
2018 1 violations
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
2017 2 violations
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2016 6 violations
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.
Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status.
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor.
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wheatridge Park Care Center
- What violations has Wheatridge Park Care Center received?
- Wheatridge Park Care Center has 38 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Wheatridge Park Care Center?
- Wheatridge Park Care Center has a 1-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Wheatridge Park Care Center last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Wheatridge Park Care Center safe?
- Safety at Wheatridge Park Care Center should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Wheatridge Park Care Center?
- Phone: (620) 624-0130. Address: 1501 S Holly Dr, Liberal, KS. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Wheatridge Park Care Center offer?
- Wheatridge Park Care Center is a skilled nursing facility with 51 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Liberal, KS?
- Compare Wheatridge Park Care Center with other nursing homes in Liberal, KS on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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| Facility | Rating | Violations | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatridge Park Care Center (this facility) | ★☆☆☆☆ | 38 | 51 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Liberal | ★★☆☆☆ | 67 | 45 |
| Southwest Medical Center Snf | ★★☆☆☆ | 13 | 18 |
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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