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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Via Christi Village Ridge

3636 North Ridge Rd Bldg 400, Wichita, KS 67205 · All homes in Wichita

Via Christi Village Ridge, a 80-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Wichita, KS, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy 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
4.28
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
15
Inspection findings · 1 serious
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
175539
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
80
Residents
71
In Hospital
No
County
Sedgwick
Last Inspection
Apr 4, 2024

Staffing Data

How the 4.28 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.02 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.05
CNA Hours
2.20
Total Nursing Hours
4.28 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.09
Nursing Turnover
34.6%
RN Turnover
52.6%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Via Christi Village Ridge

Via Christi Village Ridge operates 80 certified beds in Wichita, KS with approximately 71 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (4★). 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.

The inspection file contains 15 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues, if any, did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 4.28 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 1.02 per resident day, the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Via Christi Village Ridge falls into a category where comparative context matters. 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. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 34.6%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. 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 details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (15 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 23, 2025 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 22, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jun 25, 2024 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: Jul 15, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 27, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0887

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 27, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 27, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 27, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 27, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 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: Apr 27, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 11, 2022 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 18, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 11, 2022 Tag: 0757

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 18, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 11, 2022 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 18, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 11, 2022 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 18, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 11, 2022 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: May 18, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 11, 2022 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 18, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 8, 2020 Tag: 0698

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 8, 2020

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 20.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 7.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 32.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 7.1% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 2.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 2.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 98.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 13.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 30.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 97.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 96.1% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Via Christi Village Ridge?
Via Christi Village Ridge 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★).
What are the staffing levels at Via Christi Village Ridge?
Via Christi Village Ridge reports 4.28 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 1.02 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 34.6%.
How many beds does Via Christi Village Ridge have?
Via Christi Village Ridge has 80 certified beds with approximately 71 residents. The facility is located at 3636 North Ridge Rd Bldg 400, Wichita, KS 67205.
Does Via Christi Village Ridge have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Via Christi Village Ridge has 15 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Via Christi Village Ridge received any fines or penalties?
No, Via Christi Village Ridge has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Via Christi Village Ridge?
Via Christi Village Ridge is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Via Christi Village Ridge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Via Christi Village Ridge was on Apr 4, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Via Christi Village Ridge?
Via Christi Village Ridge 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. Always verify information directly 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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