FPoor · score 17/100 · #284 of 294 in Kansas
Wheatridge Park Care Center
1501 S Holly Dr, Liberal, KS 67901 · 51 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.7 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in Kansas
24 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 232)bottom quarter
$158,640 in fines in 3 years
Why Wheatridge Park Care Center is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Kansas nursing homes in the same size band (small, 51 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Wheatridge Park Care Center at a Glance
F
17/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.74 h.
30<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 232.
2<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 2.
26<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $158,640 fines, 0 denials.
3<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Kansas, small facilities · CMS record 175459 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1501 S Holly Dr, Liberal, KS 67901
Phone6206240130
CountySeward
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds51
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
Southwest Medical Center Snf - Liberal, KS · 18 beds
- 8 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 60) — below median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
2
Good Samaritan-Liberal - Liberal, KS · 45 beds
- Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Kansas
- 12 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 92) — bottom quarter
1
Community Hospital Onaga Ltcu - St Marys, KS · 26 beds
- Staffing 5.7 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Kansas
- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12) — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.