About Life Care Center of Andover
Life Care Center Of Andover, located in ANDOVER, KS, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Life Care Center of Andover
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.59 hrs
- Safety Record Issues
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA network. This chain operates 194 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Life Care Center of Andover provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 3 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 184 | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 204 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 23.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 7.4% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.4% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.4% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 7.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 7.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 2.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 4.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 4.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 82.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 27.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 2.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 24.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 87.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 9.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 4.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 27.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 26.4% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 1 complaint
- 2024: 2 complaints
- 2025: 22 complaints
- Total: 25 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| May 07, 2025 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| May 07, 2025 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| May 07, 2025 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| May 07, 2025 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| May 07, 2025 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. |
| May 07, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| May 07, 2025 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| May 07, 2025 | 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. |
| May 07, 2025 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| May 07, 2025 | 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. |
| May 07, 2025 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| May 07, 2025 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. |
| May 07, 2025 | 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. |
| May 07, 2025 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. |
| May 07, 2025 | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| May 07, 2025 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. |
| May 07, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| May 07, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| May 11, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
ANDOVER MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- CINDY CROSS CORPORATE OFFICER
- AMBER EKLUND MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- AMBER EKLUND OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TODD FLETCHER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TERRY HENRY CORPORATE OFFICER
- BRANDON JOHNSON MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- BRANDON JOHNSON ADP OF THE SNF
- BRANDON JOHNSON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LISA LAY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA INC. OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA INC. ADP OF THE SNF
- TAMARA MCCUE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TAMARA MCCUE ADP OF THE SNF
- YESNIA NELSON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- YESNIA NELSON MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- AUBREY PRESTON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- FORREST PRESTON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- FORREST PRESTON ADP OF THE SNF
- RICHARD SWANKER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOAN THURMOND CORPORATE OFFICER
- JAMES ZIEGLER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Maria | N/A | 5 |
| Caritas Center, Inc | N/A | 5 |
| Derby Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | N/A | 5 |
| Bethel Health Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Regent Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare | N/A | 5 |
| Larksfield Place | N/A | 5 |
| Mount St Mary | N/A | 5 |
| Ascension Living Via Christi Village Mclean | N/A | 5 |
| Family Health and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 4 |
| Wichita Presbyterian Manor | N/A | 5 |
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Noted Deficiencies
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Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Life Care Center of Andover directly at 3167331349. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.