Nursing homes › Kansas › Garden Terrace at Overland Park
7541 Switzer Road, Overland Park, KS 66214 · 9136312273 · 163 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, a group operating 194 facilities in 26 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 14 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,697,816 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.05 (Kansas median: 3.94). RN hours: 0.62. Weekend total: 3.78. Nursing staff turnover: 42%.
All-time on record: 49 deficiency citations, including 4 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-05-04 |
| 2025-12-30 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-12-30 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-11-18 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-05-15 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-15 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-15 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-15 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-15 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-15 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-15 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-15 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-15 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-15 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-15 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-15 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-15 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-15 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-15 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-15 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-15 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-15 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-15 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-15 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2024-10-21 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-07-22 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-07-16 |
| 2024-05-28 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-12 |
| 2024-05-06 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2023-09-12 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Health | corrected 2023-10-24 |
| 2023-09-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-10-24 |
| 2023-09-12 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | F | Health | corrected 2023-10-24 |
| 2023-09-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-10-24 |
| 2023-09-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-24 |
| 2023-09-12 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-24 |
| 2023-09-12 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-24 |
| 2023-09-12 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-24 |
| 2023-09-12 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-24 |
| 2023-09-12 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-24 |
| 2023-09-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-24 |
| 2023-09-12 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-24 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Fine | $16,355 |
| 2025-12-30 | Fine | $35,875 |
| 2025-10-02 | Fine | $14,901 |
| 2025-06-10 | Fine | $14,362 |
| 2024-10-21 | Fine | $14,433 |
| 2024-07-22 | Fine | $8,190 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/25/2014 |
| BIEHL, DEBRA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/18/1987 |
| EKLUND, AMBER | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/09/2024 |
| HAVENER, LILLY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2023 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/10/2014 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/10/2014 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/10/2014 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/25/2014 |
| AKKULUGARI, SHYAM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2022 |
| BIEHL, DEBRA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/18/1987 |
| EKLUND, AMBER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/09/2024 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2021 |
| HAVENER, LILLY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2023 |
| LAY, LISA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/24/2017 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/27/2024 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/25/2014 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/25/2014 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 175158. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.