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Larksfield Place

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise effective rehabilitation therapy. Still worth an in-person visit.

2828 N. Governeour, Wichita, KS 6722680 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 26 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Larksfield Place is highly regarded for its rehabilitation therapy and clean environment, making it a potential candidate for short-term recovery. However, families should be cautious regarding long-term or memory care, as multiple reviewers have reported serious communication breakdowns and issues with nursing responsiveness.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

26 reviews on Google
Larksfield Place presents a polarized experience, with many families praising the facility's cleanliness and the effectiveness of the rehabilitation therapy team. However, significant concerns exist regarding inconsistent nursing responsiveness, poor communication with families, and failures in end-of-life care and dementia support.

Quality Themes

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Food3.0Staff6.0Clean8.0Activities5.0Meds2.0Memory2.0Comms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Effective rehabilitation therapy
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Friendly and attentive nursing aides
  • Professional administrative support

Concerns

  • Poor communication with family members regarding medical decisions and records (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent nursing responsiveness to resident needs and activity requests (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inadequate care or support for dementia and end-of-life patients (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2343.0'17(2)3.71.0'21(2)2.54.6'23(10)5.03.0'25(4)5.0'26(2)

Distribution · 27 analyzed

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18
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
8

How They Respond to Reviews

15%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Since your staff received such a high CMS staffing rating, how do you ensure that the nursing aides are able to maintain that level of attentive care during busy shifts?
  • 2What specific protocols do you have in place to ensure families are kept closely informed about any changes in a resident's medical records or care decisions?
  • 3How does the facility approach specialized care and support for residents with dementia or those requiring end-of-life comfort?
  • 4Could you tell us more about the daily activity schedule and how you ensure residents' requests for engagement are consistently met?
  • 5What is the process for managing medications to ensure everything is handled accurately and timely?
  • 6We've heard great things about the cleanliness of the facility, but could you tell us a bit more about the dining experience and how meals are served to residents?

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Key Review Excerpts

The aides that helped with daily care were especially wonderful giving mom special attention and even spending their breaks in her room.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

My mother was a long-term patient in their memory care ward. When she was dying, the end of life practices of this place were horrible!

Memory care family member · 2021☆☆☆☆

Her therapists were all extremely professional and kept us informed of what was happening and what progress was being made.

Rehab patient's family · 2023★★★★★
Source: 26 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.67hrs
90%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.89hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
40%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
41%
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 · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

13

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.9%
Better than Avg
Here
6.9%
US
19.5%
KS
23.2%
Sedgwick
21.2%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.0%
Better than Avg
Here
5.0%
US
15.4%
KS
18.1%
Sedgwick
15.1%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.1%
Better than Avg
Here
8.1%
US
14.4%
KS
18.4%
Sedgwick
17.9%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
KS
91.7%
Sedgwick
96.2%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.9%
US
19.4%
KS
23.0%
Sedgwick
20.3%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.4%
Better than Avg
Here
11.4%
US
15.3%
KS
17.4%
Sedgwick
17.6%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.2%
Better than Avg
Here
97.2%
US
79.7%
KS
73.5%
Sedgwick
79.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.4%
Better than Avg
Here
97.4%
US
81.8%
KS
75.6%
Sedgwick
86.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.5%
Better than Avg
Here
0.5%
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

7deficiencies
Near state avg (10.1)

Larksfield Place has a pattern of recurring deficiencies across multiple surveys, with food safety issues appearing in all three inspections (2021, 2022, and 2024). The facility also shows repeated problems with fire safety, electrical systems, and resident care quality including accident prevention and daily care assistance. While all deficiencies were corrected according to dates provided, the persistence of issues across surveys suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during visits.

Oct 9, 2024Routine
18
0024Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

0026Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0161Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

0325Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

0511Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

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.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0925Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

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.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Dec 21, 2022Routine
10
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.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0374Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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.

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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.

0511Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0582Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

May 5, 2021Routine
5
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.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0578Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

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.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Larksfield Place

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Braun, ShannonManaging Control - Governing BodyBrown, RonaldManaging Control - Governing BodyDietz, ConnieManaging Control - Governing BodyDillard, StephenManaging Control - Governing BodyGear, DavidManaging Control - Governing Body
Source: Medicare provider data

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