Wheatridge Park Care Center
Liberal, Seward County, Kansas · CCN 175459 · For-profit (LLC) · part of Frontline Management (9 facilities, chain average 3.2 stars)
CMS rates Wheatridge Park Care Center 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 51 certified beds, 41 residents a day on average. 34 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 2 fines totalling $158,640.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 2 / 1 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.74491 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.84075 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.29588 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 52.3% (registered nurses 44.4%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0730 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0814 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-16 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0835 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0908 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0947 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0625 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0636 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-16 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0553 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0567 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0660 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-01-04 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-04 |
| 2022-10-27 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-07 |
| 2022-10-27 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-07 |
| 2022-10-27 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0583 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-07 |
| 2022-10-27 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-07 |
| 2022-10-27 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-07 |
| 2022-10-27 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-07 |
| 2022-10-27 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-07 |
| 2022-10-27 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-07 |
| 2021-05-04 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-06-03 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-16 | Fine | $27,573 |
| 2024-01-04 | Fine | $131,067 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Snf Holdco LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2015-01-23 |
| Bhcp Liberal Sponsor LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2015-01-23 |
| Davis Square Holdings LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2018-12-19 |
| Fmi-Liberal LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2015-01-23 |
| Newport Real Estate Capital LLC Organization | 5% or greater security interest | — | 2018-09-27 |
| Finanical Management Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2016-01-01 |
| Frontier Management Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-05-05 |
| Frontline Mds Exchange LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2019-07-01 |
| Key Rehabilitation Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-02-01 |
| Lippold & Holland LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2020-11-25 |
| Openwork Health LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2022-03-31 |
| Pinnacle Pharmacy Group Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-03-01 |
| Frontier Management Inc. Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2015-05-01 |
| Baker, Adam Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2020-04-16 |
| Bryan, Amy Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2012-06-12 |
| Cruz, Victor Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-04-19 |
| Holland, Vicki Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2020-11-25 |
| Lekawa, Elliot Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2019-11-01 |
| Lovato, Janine Individual | adp of the snf | — | 1992-06-14 |
| Mccue, Tamara Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Newton, Michelle Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2017-12-26 |
| Ong, Edison Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-04 |
| Salas, Cherise Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2015-05-01 |
| Scott, Angela Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2020-04-01 |
| Seigrist, Whitney Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-07-26 |
| Van Wyhe, Latisha Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-04-04 |
| Wyckoff, Doug Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-10-31 |
| Veluscek, Steven Individual | corporate officer | — | 2015-01-23 |
| Saracino, Kelly Individual | direct ownership interest | — | 2021-07-01 |
| Jones, Robert Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2015-01-23 |
| Kiklis, Dean Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2015-01-23 |
| Orback, Heather Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2015-01-23 |
| Irwin, Janet Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-02 |
| Baker, Adam Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-04-16 |
| Bryan, Amy Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2012-06-12 |
| Cruz, Victor Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-04-19 |
| Lovato, Janine Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 1992-06-24 |
| Mccue, Tamara Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Newton, Michelle Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2017-12-26 |
| Ong, Edison Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-04-04 |
| Salas, Cherise Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2015-05-01 |
| Saracino, Kelly Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2021-07-01 |
| Scott, Angela Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-04-01 |
| Seigrist, Whitney Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-07-26 |
| Van Wyhe, Latisha Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-04-04 |
| Vasquez, Robert Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-10-08 |
| Wyckoff, Doug Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-10-31 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Seward County.