Life Care Center of Burlington
601 Cross Street, Burlington, KS 66839
Life Care Center of Burlington is a nursing home in Burlington, 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 rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionDecember 11, 2024 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since July 12, 202121 (Kansas average 28)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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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 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
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 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
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 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on December 11, 2024
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0801. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0801 2 times since 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 January 16, 2025.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, 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 January 16, 2025.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, 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 January 16, 2025.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.
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 January 16, 2025.
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 January 16, 2025.
Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on December 11, 2024
10 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 February 27, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2021.
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 February 27, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 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 January 21, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 3 times since 2021.
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 January 21, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2021.
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 February 27, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0753. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0753 2 times since 2023.
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 February 27, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 3 times since 2021.
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 February 27, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 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 February 27, 2025.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0511 3 times since 2021.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 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 4 of 5.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on January 31, 2023
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
41 of 296 Kansas homes (14%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.
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Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 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 February 28, 2023.
Citation F0801. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 February 28, 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 February 28, 2023.
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 28, 2023.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 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 February 28, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on January 31, 2023
12 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 13, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for K0355 2 times since 2021.
Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2021.
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 April 13, 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 April 13, 2023.
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 April 13, 2023.
Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2023.
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 April 21, 2023.
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 April 13, 2023.
Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 13, 2023.
Citation K0753. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 13, 2023.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 13, 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 April 13, 2023.
Health inspection on July 12, 2021
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 August 6, 2021.
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 August 6, 2021.
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 August 6, 2021.
Citation F0661. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 6, 2021.
Citation F0943. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 6, 2021.
Fire safety inspection on July 12, 2021
14 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0009. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2021.
Citation E0015. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2021.
Citation E0025. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2021.
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 September 28, 2021.
Citation K0346. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2021.
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 August 19, 2021.
Citation K0354. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, 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 September 28, 2021.
Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2021.
Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2021.
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 September 28, 2021.
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 September 28, 2021.
Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2021.
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 September 28, 2021.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2021.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (620) 364-2117
- Last standard health inspection
- December 11, 2024 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 77
- Residents per day, on average
- 67
- Ownership type
- For profit - Individual
- Legal business name
- Burlington Medical Investors, LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Kansas average (21 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 04/01/2005
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2005
- EKLUND, AMBEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/16/2024
- FLETCHER, TODDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2021
- LAY, LISAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/24/2017
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- O'KEEFE, DAMIANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/13/2023
- PRESTON, AUBREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/27/2024
- PRESTON, FORRESTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2005
- SHEPARD, ELIZABETHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2022
- SLOYER, JEFFOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/21/2019
- SWANKER, RICHARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2022
- ZIEGLER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2005
Questions
When was Life Care Center of Burlington last inspected?
CMS lists December 11, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Life Care Center of Burlington have?
CMS lists 21 health citations since July 12, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Life Care Center of Burlington been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Life Care Center of Burlington?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Life Care Center of Burlington a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.