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Center at Waterfront LLC

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

1541 North Lindberg Circle, Wichita, KS 6720680 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.9/5

based on 104 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The Center at Waterfront is an excellent choice for intensive physical and occupational therapy, as evidenced by numerous successful recovery stories. However, families must be highly involved; multiple reviewers reported critical failures in medication management and responsiveness to call lights. We strongly recommend that you maintain a daily presence to oversee your loved one's care and ensure that basic needs are being met, especially if they have dementia.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

104 reviews on Google
The Center at Waterfront is a visually impressive facility that receives high praise for its physical and occupational therapy departments, which many families credit for successful recoveries. However, the facility faces significant, recurring criticism regarding inconsistent nursing care, medication management errors, and slow response times to call lights. Families should be aware that while the rehab services are strong, the quality of daily patient care and communication can be highly variable depending on the shift and staff availability.

Quality Themes

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Food6.0Staff5.0Clean8.0Activities5.0Meds2.0Memory2.0Comms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Highly effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Modern, clean, and resort-like facility
  • Compassionate and attentive individual staff members
  • Strong support for post-surgical recovery

Concerns

  • Medication management errors and delays (mentioned by 8 reviewers)
  • Slow or non-existent response to call lights (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
  • Understaffing leading to neglect of basic needs (hygiene, hydration) (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Poor communication between departments and with families (mentioned by 5 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 89 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the physical and occupational therapy programs here; how do you tailor those sessions to help residents regain their independence after surgery?
  • 2What specific protocols do you have in place to ensure medication is administered accurately and on a consistent schedule?
  • 3How do you ensure that call lights are answered promptly, especially during the night shifts or during busy meal times?
  • 4Could you describe your process for keeping families updated on changes in a resident's health or daily well-being?
  • 5What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to keep residents engaged and active within the community?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency or a sudden change in health status, what is the immediate procedure for contacting both the physician and the family?

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Key Review Excerpts

Within days they had him up and moving and working with him multiple times a day. He grew stronger and gained confidence that he could do things for himself as long as he put in the effort.

Daughter of rehab patient · 2024★★★★★

My grandma has also not had help with a bath and or helped into clean clothes. She also has resulted to asking her doctor to allow her to walk to the restroom and back due to [lack of assistance].

Granddaughter of resident · 2023☆☆☆☆

The only thing I would change is having more communal living options. I can’t say enough about the therapists - they were wonderful! When I first arrived, I could not feed myself- then 10 days later I could.

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★★
Source: 104 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.43hrs
58%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.05hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
62%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
78%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 3 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

3

measures

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.6%
Better than Avg
Here
94.6%
US
81.8%
KS
75.6%
Sedgwick
86.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.2%
Better than Avg
Here
89.2%
US
79.7%
KS
73.5%
Sedgwick
79.9%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.9%
Better than Avg
Here
0.9%
US
1.6%
KS
2.1%
Sedgwick
1.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

9deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (10.1)
3 complaint-triggered
$12,740 in fines

Serious fire safety violations remain uncorrected from the most recent January 2026 inspection, with the provider offering no correction plan for critical issues like smoke barriers, sprinkler systems, and emergency power. Families previously filed complaints about safety hazards and infection control. The facility has persistent problems with fire safety, medication management, and resident care planning across multiple surveys, though some earlier deficiencies were eventually corrected.

Jan 15, 2026Routine
18
0321Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0923Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0730Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0753Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

0345Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0628Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0814Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Jan 15, 2026Complaint
1
0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Apr 2, 2025Complaint
2
0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Mar 18, 2024Routine
19
0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0623Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0636Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0582Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0625Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0676Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Jun 23, 2022Routine
8
0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Apr 2, 2025

$12,740

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Center at Waterfront LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Veritas Management Group

Chain Size

15 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.3/5 · Rank 13 of 15

Ownership & Management

Owners

Deline, Kenneth

Owner (parent company)

39%

Key personnel

Dart, BradleyOfficer / DirectorShearer, AndrewOfficer / DirectorMedexec Hexis, LLCManagerVeritas Management Group LLCManagerDart, BradleyManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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