F

HOMESTEAD HEALTH CENTER

2133 S ELIZABETH STREET, WICHITA, KS 67213
Score: 39 / 100

With a score of 39/100, Homestead Health Center ranks in the bottom tier of Kansas nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Homestead Health Center provides above-average staffing with 5.16 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 25 deficiencies at Homestead Health Center, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.16 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.40 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.09 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.67 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.71 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.22 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

25
Total Deficiencies
Aug 27, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 23 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity E
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Aug 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Aug 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Aug 27, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Aug 27, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.4% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 7.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 10.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 3.4% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 31.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 11.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $59,829

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 39 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -5 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
45
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 27, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6