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Wheatridge Park Care Center

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

1501 S Holly Dr, Liberal, KS 6790151 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.8/5

based on 28 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate 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)
  • Above-median deficiencies (24 vs median 9.0)
  • High staff turnover (53%)

Bottom 25% in KS · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in FRONTLINE MANAGEMENT chain · $158,640 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility has seen positive momentum recently, particularly regarding facility cleanliness and the quality of individual nursing care. However, because multiple reviewers have historically noted concerns about understaffing, we recommend you visit during a weekend or evening shift to observe staff responsiveness firsthand.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

28 reviews on Google
Wheatridge Park Care Center receives polarized feedback, with some families praising the dedicated nursing staff and recent facility renovations. However, recurring concerns regarding chronic understaffing and slow response times to resident needs remain a significant point of contention for visitors.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff6.0Clean9.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms5.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Dedicated and caring nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Positive recent interior renovations
  • Effective skilled nursing and rehab support

Concerns

  • Chronic understaffing leading to slow response times (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'17(3)'19(3)'21(3)'23(2)'25(4)

Distribution · 31 analyzed

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15
4
6
3
5
2
0
1
5

How They Respond to Reviews

25%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed the recent interior renovations look great; how have these updates improved the overall living environment for the residents?
  • 2With the recent improvements to the facility's appearance, what kind of new activities or social programs have been introduced for the residents to enjoy?
  • 3What specific steps are being taken to ensure that call lights and resident requests are addressed promptly, especially during busy shifts?
  • 4How does the nursing team manage medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's condition during the overnight hours?
  • 5Since the nursing staff is often praised for being so dedicated, how do you support them in maintaining that high level of care during busy periods?
  • 6What is the process for communicating with families regarding any changes in a resident's health or any recent state inspection updates?

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Key Review Excerpts

My uncle is here and I can honestly say that Alexa (RN) is a Wonderful Nurse..very professional and wonderful bed side manners. She is always acknowledging my uncle.

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

My father was in Wheatridge for skilled nursing and he nor I could not have asked for anything more. My father really enjoyed his time there and that should tell you everything.

Rehab patient family member · 2024★★★★★

As a Hospice volunteer, I visit here often. It is very clean & the employees are so helpful & answer all my questions.

Hospice volunteer · 2021★★★★★
Source: 28 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.74hrs
98%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.67hrs
89%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
56%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
44%
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

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.4%
Better than Avg
Here
4.4%
US
15.5%
KS
18.1%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.3%
Better than Avg
Here
13.3%
US
19.5%
KS
23.2%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.2%
Better than Avg
Here
2.2%
US
12.1%
KS
6.0%

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

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.8%
US
15.3%
KS
17.5%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.3%
Better than Avg
Here
17.3%
US
19.4%
KS
22.9%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
89.2%
US
93.4%
KS
91.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility50.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
50.0%
US
79.8%
KS
73.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility66.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
66.1%
US
81.8%
KS
75.6%
Seward
80.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.6%
Better than Avg
Here
1.6%
US
1.6%
KS
2.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

24deficiencies
2penalties
Well above state avg (10.1)
23 complaint-triggered
$158,640 in fines

This facility has serious concerns with 23 of 38 deficiencies triggered by family complaints, including a severe neglect/abuse violation requiring immediate correction in January 2024. The most problematic areas are resident rights violations, care planning failures, and quality of care issues including pressure ulcer care and accident prevention. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the high volume of complaint-driven violations suggests ongoing family dissatisfaction with care quality and resident treatment.

Sep 16, 2024Routine
6
0835Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

0015Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

0018Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

0023Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

0030Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

0553Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Sep 16, 2024Complaint
22
0686Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

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.

0730Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

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.

0814Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0908Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

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.

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.

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.

0625Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

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.

0695Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0567Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

0582Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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.

0660Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0732Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Jan 4, 2024Complaint
1
0600Immediate jeopardy · 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.

Oct 27, 2022Routine
8
0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

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.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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.

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.

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.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0732Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

May 4, 2021Routine
1
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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Sep 16, 2024

$27,573

Fine

Jan 4, 2024

$131,067

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Wheatridge Park Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Frontline Management

Chain Size

9 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.3/5 · Rank 9 of 9 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Liberal Snf Holdco LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Saracino, Kelly

Owner

Bhcp Liberal Sponsor LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Davis Square Holdings LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Fmi-Liberal LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Jones, Robert

Owner (parent company)

Kiklis, Dean

Owner (parent company)

Orback, Heather

Owner (parent company)

Irwin, Janet

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Newport Real Estate Capital LLC5% or Greater Security InterestVeluscek, StevenOfficer / DirectorFrontier Management INCManagerBaker, AdamManagerBryan, AmyManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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