Life Care Center of Wichita is a healthcare facility located in Wichita, Kansas, offering a range of services primarily focused on nursing home care and assisted living. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid since December 20, 1996, the center accommodates 105 current occupants and provides comprehensive medical and therapeutic support tailored to meet diverse resident needs. The facility emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to care, ensuring residents have access to extensive services including stroke care, cardiac care, tracheostomy care, and ostomy care. They offer a broad spectrum of therapy options such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and dysphagia therapy, assisting patients in their recovery and rehabilitation efforts.
Amid the services available is a robust rehabilitation program that supports short-term rehabilitation and stroke rehabilitation, with pain, pulmonary, and respiratory therapy included as well. Specialized care is provided in areas such as wound management, particularly for diabetic patients or those with fragile skin, ensuring a focus on nutrition, hydration, and mobility. The center also caters to those requiring oxygen therapy, IV therapies, and peritoneal dialysis. For those in need of more focused attention, the center offers palliative care, hospice, and respite care, along with a memory care unit designed to assist residents with cognitive impairments.
The facility holds a strong reputation for its effective therapy services with therapists noted for successfully aiding patients in regaining strength and mobility. Staff members are generally viewed as caring, friendly, and supportive. However, some reviews mention inconsistent care with occasional lapses in nursing availability and personal hygiene management. Recommendations for increased compassion and diligence in follow-ups have been noted, but overall, Life Care Center of Wichita is regarded as committed to improving patient care and satisfaction. Amenities also include a barber/beauty salon, resident/family counseling services, restorative nursing, medication coordination, and partnerships with external medical facilities such as Saint Louis University Hospital and podiatry services, further enhancing the comprehensive care provided to their residents.
Costs at this community start at $2,200 and range up to $6,163. The average price in the community is $4,182, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,584. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
