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Orchard Gardens

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

1600 S Woodlawn Blvd, Wichita, KS 6721880 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
2.6/5

based on 33 Google reviews

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6/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (20 vs median 9.0)
  • High staff turnover (74%)
  • High RN turnover (82%)

Bottom 25% in KS · Critically understaffed (RN) · Significantly below average staffing · Very high staff turnover · Worst in ADVENA LIVING COMMUNITIES chain · $24,908 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

The facility shows a recent trend of improvement in management and physical appearance. However, you should closely monitor the facility for cleanliness and ensure that medication and financial records are being handled with strict transparency, as these were major historical pain points.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

33 reviews on Google
Orchard Gardens is currently undergoing a period of transition, with recent reviews noting significant improvements in management and facility appearance. However, serious historical concerns regarding sanitation, pest infestations, and financial transparency must be addressed by any prospective family.

Quality Themes

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Food1.0Staff4.0Clean1.0ActivitiesN/AMeds1.0MemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Recent improvements to facility appearance
  • Friendly and helpful staff members
  • New management team implementation

Concerns

  • Unsanitary conditions and pest infestations (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Staffing shortages and lack of continuity (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Issues with medication management and paperwork (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2343.5'18(2)2.22.5'21(2)1.93.7'23(3)1.71.0'25(2)5.0'26(3)

Distribution · 30 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed some recent updates to the facility's appearance; what other improvements is the new management team currently working on?
  • 2How does the nursing team ensure that medication administration and paperwork are handled accurately and consistently for every resident?
  • 3With the new management in place, what specific steps are being taken to improve the cleanliness of the rooms and common areas?
  • 4Could you tell me more about how the dining experience is being updated to improve the quality and variety of the meals?
  • 5What is the protocol for managing medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health during the night?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social programs are available to help residents stay engaged and connected with one another?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The facility is working on lots of improvements regarding the overall look and feel of the community. They truly care about the residents and making sure they feel like they are at home.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

New admin. In place. Doing much better with every thing

Family member · 2022☆☆☆☆

Absolutely disgusting facility.. unsanitary conditions. Went to visit a family member to find roaches crawling freely, and mice EVERYWHERE.

Family member · 2022☆☆☆☆
Source: 33 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.32hrs
43%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.87hrs
70%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
73%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
78%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

9

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility42.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
42.9%
US
15.4%
KS
18.1%
Sedgwick
13.7%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.2%
US
14.4%
KS
18.4%
Sedgwick
17.3%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.3%
Better than Avg
Here
12.3%
US
19.4%
KS
23.0%
Sedgwick
20.8%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.8%
US
19.5%
KS
23.2%
Sedgwick
20.3%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.2%
Better than Avg
Here
2.2%
US
12.1%
KS
6.1%
Sedgwick
5.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility87.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
87.5%
US
93.4%
KS
91.7%
Sedgwick
96.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility16.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
16.7%
US
79.7%
KS
73.5%
Sedgwick
83.2%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility49.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
49.4%
US
81.8%
KS
75.6%
Sedgwick
88.5%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
10.3%
US
1.6%
KS
2.1%
Sedgwick
0.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

20deficiencies
2penalties
Well above state avg (10.1)
26 complaint-triggered
$24,908 in fines

Orchard Gardens shows persistent problems with accident prevention, fire safety systems, and medication management, with multiple families filing complaints about these issues. The facility has 104 deficiencies across 9 surveys, including 26 from family complaints, indicating ongoing concerns about resident safety and care quality. Recent surveys in 2025-2026 show some deficiencies remain uncorrected, suggesting challenges in maintaining consistent standards despite correction efforts for most issues.

Jan 21, 2026Complaint
4
0689Actual 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.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Sep 3, 2025Complaint
3
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.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Apr 1, 2025Routine
25
0001Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0161Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

0211Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

0293Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0347Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

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.

0374Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

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.

0741Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0730Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

0947Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

0925Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

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.

0909Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Apr 1, 2025Complaint
6
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.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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.

0814Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

May 9, 2024Complaint
1
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.

Jan 8, 2024Complaint
4
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.

0004Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0741Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jan 21, 2026

$17,480

Fine

May 9, 2024

$9,315

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Orchard Gardens

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Advena Living Communities

Chain Size

6 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 1.5/5 · Rank 3 of 6 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Greenfield, Michael

Owner

25%

Key personnel

Novotny, MichelleOfficer / DirectorNovotny, WilliamOfficer / DirectorNovotny, MichelleOfficer / DirectorNovotny, WilliamOfficer / DirectorNew Paradigm Solutions INCManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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