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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Life Care Center of Seneca

512 Community Drive, Seneca, KS 66538

Life Care Center of Seneca, a 60-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Seneca, KS, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #78 of 294 rated homes in KS on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#78 of 294
In-state rank among rated KS homes
4.02
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
15
Inspection findings

The verdict

Life Care Center of Seneca, a 60-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Seneca, KS, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #78 of 294 rated homes in KS on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

4 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#78 of 294
In-state rank among rated KS homes
4.02
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
15
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 296 KS nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
175439
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
60
Residents
37
In Hospital
No
County
Nemaha
Last Inspection
Apr 30, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 4.02 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.60 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.82
CNA Hours
2.61
Total Nursing Hours
4.02 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.00
Nursing Turnover
31.1%
RN Turnover
28.6%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Life Care Center of Seneca

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Life Care Center of Seneca ranks #78 of 294 rated nursing homes in KS on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Life Care Center of Seneca operates 60 certified beds in Seneca, KS with approximately 37 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 4★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 15 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider. Staffing is reported at 4.02 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.60 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Life Care Center of Seneca falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 31.1% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (15 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 30, 2025 Tag: 0757

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 30, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 30, 2025 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 30, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 30, 2025 Tag: 0550

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 30, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 30, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 30, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 30, 2025 Tag: 0851

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: May 30, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 23, 2023 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 27, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 23, 2023 Tag: 0677

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 27, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 23, 2023 Tag: 0657

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 27, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 23, 2023 Tag: 0655

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 27, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 23, 2023 Tag: 0550

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 27, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2021 Tag: 0757

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 7, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2021 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 7, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2021 Tag: 0677

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 7, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2021 Tag: 0550

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 7, 2022

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2021 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 7, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 7.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 4.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 5.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 1.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 10.6% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 2.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 7.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 8.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 11.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 97.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 26.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 88.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 96.0% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Life Care Center of Seneca, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Life Care Center of Seneca

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The KS registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View KS registry
  • Peer homes near 60 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in KS. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Life Care Center of Seneca?
Life Care Center of Seneca has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Life Care Center of Seneca rank among nursing homes in KS?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Life Care Center of Seneca ranks 78th among 294 rated nursing homes in KS (#78 of 294). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Seneca?
Life Care Center of Seneca reports 4.02 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.60 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 31.1%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Seneca have?
Life Care Center of Seneca has 60 certified beds with approximately 37 residents. The facility is located at 512 Community Drive, Seneca, KS 66538.
Does Life Care Center of Seneca have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Life Care Center of Seneca has 15 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Life Care Center of Seneca received any fines or penalties?
No, Life Care Center of Seneca has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Life Care Center of Seneca?
Life Care Center of Seneca is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Life Care Center of Seneca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Life Care Center of Seneca was on Apr 30, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Life Care Center of Seneca?
Life Care Center of Seneca is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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