Life Care Center of Andover
621 W 21st, Andover, KS 67002
Life Care Center of Andover is a nursing home in Andover, Kansas. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating1 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMarch 27, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since February 8, 202257 (Kansas average 28)
- Fines in the past three years6, $105,917 in total
- CMS flagsSpecial Focus Facility candidate, CMS abuse icon
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Special Focus Facility candidate
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Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from March 27, 2025 from $14,924 to $15,180.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 17, 2025 from $26,685 to $17,345.
Health inspection on May 14, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
22 of 296 Kansas homes (7%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.
CMS fine of $25,490 on May 14, 2026.
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Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2022.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from March 27, 2025 from $22,960 to $14,924.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Health inspection on November 17, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
54 of 296 Kansas homes (18%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
CMS fine of $17,345 on November 17, 2025.
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Citation F0610. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2025.
Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2025.
Citation F0609. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 29, 2024 from $22,335 to $14,518.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 25, 2024 from $17,200 to $11,180.
Health inspection on June 3, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
36 of 296 Kansas homes (12%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
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Citation F0697. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on March 27, 2025
18 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
CMS fine of $15,180 on March 27, 2025.
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Citation F0730. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0730 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0677 3 times since 2022.
Citation F0693. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0558 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0657 3 times since 2022.
Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0686 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0688 3 times since 2022.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0690 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0699. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.
Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.
Citation F0745. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.
Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on March 27, 2025
17 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0161. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.
Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.
Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0223. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.
Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0291 3 times since 2022.
Citation K0293. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.
Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2022.
Citation K0362. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.
Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0511. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0531. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0712 3 times since 2022.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0761 3 times since 2022.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.
Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0920 3 times since 2022.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 11, 2023 from $12,600 to $8,190.
Health inspection on June 25, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
61 of 296 Kansas homes (21%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
CMS fine of $11,180 on June 25, 2024.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 11, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on February 29, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
69 of 296 Kansas homes (23%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
CMS fine of $14,518 on February 29, 2024.
Show the 1 citation
Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 22, 2024.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
November 15, 2023
FineCMS fine of $22,204 on November 15, 2023.
Health inspection on October 18, 2023
23 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0677. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0725. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0727. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0730. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0865. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0558. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for F0679 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0803. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on October 18, 2023
11 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity L is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
25 of 296 Kansas homes (8%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.
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Citation K0353. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2023.
Citation K0354. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2023.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0541. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2023.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2023.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2023.
Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2023.
Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2023.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2023.
Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2023.
Citation K0374. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2023.
Health inspection on February 8, 2022
9 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2022.
Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2022.
Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2022.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2022.
Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2022.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2022.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2022.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2022.
Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2022.
Fire safety inspection on February 8, 2022
11 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2022.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2022.
Citation K0511. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2022.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2022.
Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2022.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2022.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2022.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2022.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2022.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2022.
Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (316) 733-1349
- Last standard health inspection
- March 27, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 154
- Residents per day, on average
- 92.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Andover Medical Investors, LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Kansas average (57 vs 28).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 05/13/2005
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/13/2005
- EKLUND, AMBEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/09/2024
- FLETCHER, TODDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2021
- JOHNSON, BRANDONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/14/2023
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- LAY, LISAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/24/2017
- MCCUE, TAMARAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2019
- NELSON, YESNIAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/02/2024
- PRESTON, AUBREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/27/2024
- PRESTON, FORRESTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/13/2005
- SWANKER, RICHARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2022
- ZIEGLER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/13/2005
Questions
When was Life Care Center of Andover last inspected?
CMS lists March 27, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Life Care Center of Andover have?
CMS lists 57 health citations since February 8, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Life Care Center of Andover been fined?
CMS lists 6 fines in the past three years, $105,917 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Life Care Center of Andover?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Life Care Center of Andover a Special Focus Facility?
Yes. CMS lists it as a Special Focus Facility candidate.