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601 Cross Street, Burlington, KS 66839 · (620) 364-2117 · 77 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 3/5; median among 294 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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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, 15 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,464,555 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.17 (Kansas median: 3.95). RN hours: 0.41. Weekend total: 2.84. Nursing staff turnover: 47%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 22 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-11 | 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. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-12-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-12-11 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-12-11 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-12-11 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-12-11 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-12-11 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-12-11 | 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 2025-01-16 |
| 2023-09-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-13 |
| 2023-01-31 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Health | corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2023-01-31 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2023-01-31 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2023-01-31 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2023-01-31 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2023-01-31 | 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 | Health | corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2023-01-31 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2023-01-31 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-28 |
No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2005 |
| EKLUND, AMBER | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/2024 |
| O'KEEFE, DAMIAN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/13/2023 |
| SHEPARD, ELIZABETH | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2022 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2006 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2006 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2006 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2005 |
| EKLUND, AMBER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/2024 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2021 |
| LAY, LISA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/24/2017 |
| O'KEEFE, DAMIAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/13/2023 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/27/2024 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2005 |
| SHEPARD, ELIZABETH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2022 |
| SLOYER, JEFF | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/21/2019 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2005 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Life Care Center of Burlington — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 175373), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/life-care-center-of-burlington-burlington-ks/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 175373. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.