LARKSFIELD PLACE
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Larksfield Place in Wichita, Kansas, has a Trust Grade of B, indicating it is a good choice among nursing homes. It ranks #73 out of 295 facilities in Kansas, placing it in the top half, and #6 out of 29 in Sedgwick County, meaning only five local options are better. However, the facility's trend is worsening, with issues increasing from 2 in 2022 to 7 in 2024. Staffing is a relative strength with a 4/5 star rating and a turnover rate of 45%, which is below the Kansas average of 48%, indicating staff stability. There were no fines on record, which is a positive sign, but RN coverage is concerning as it is less than 79% of state facilities, potentially impacting resident care. Specific incidents reported include a failure to ensure sanitary conditions in food preparation, as the ice machine's drainage was improperly installed, risking contamination. Additionally, there were issues with food storage, such as expired items and opened food not being dated or resealed, which also raises food safety concerns. While Larksfield Place has some strengths, particularly in staffing and overall trust, these sanitation and food safety issues are important weaknesses that families should carefully consider.
- Trust Score
- B
- In Kansas
- #73/295
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 45% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Kansas facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 40 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Kansas. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 13 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Kansas avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
The Ugly 13 deficiencies on record
Oct 2024
7 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility reported a census of 74 residents with 20 residents sampled for review, including one resident reviewed for hospita...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility identified a census of 74 residents with 20 residents sampled, including two residents reviewed for positioning. Ba...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility reported a census of 74 residents with 20 residents sampled, including nine residents reviewed for accidents. Based...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility reported a census of 74 residents with 20 residents selected for review, which included two residents reviewed for ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility reported a census of 74 residents with 20 residents selected for review, which included six residents reviewed for ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility reported a census of 74 residents with 20 residents sampled, including five residents reviewed for indwelling urina...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
The facility reported a census of 74 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to prepare and serve food under sanitary conditions, to the residents of the fac...
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Dec 2022
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0582
(Tag F0582)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
The facility had a census of 59 residents. The sample included 15 residents. Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide two sampled residents, Resident (R)7 and R37 (or their...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
The facility had a census of 59 residents. The facility had a large main kitchen and a satellite kitchen for the long term/skilled branch of the facility. Based on observation, interview, and record r...
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May 2021
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility reported a census of 65 residents with 16 sampled including three for Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Based on ob...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
The facility reported a census of 65 residents, with 16 sampled and four for falls. Based on interviews, observations, and record review, the facility failed to adequately ensure R38's fall interventi...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility census was 65 with 16 residents sampled. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
The facility reported a census of 65 residents, with one main kitchen. Based on observation and interview the facility failed to store foods in a safe and sanitary manner by the failure of staff to da...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Kansas facilities.
- • 13 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Larksfield Place's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns LARKSFIELD PLACE an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within Kansas, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Larksfield Place Staffed?
CMS rates LARKSFIELD PLACE's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 45%, compared to the Kansas average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care. RN turnover specifically is 65%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Larksfield Place?
State health inspectors documented 13 deficiencies at LARKSFIELD PLACE during 2021 to 2024. These included: 13 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Larksfield Place?
LARKSFIELD PLACE is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 80 certified beds and approximately 73 residents (about 91% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in WICHITA, Kansas.
How Does Larksfield Place Compare to Other Kansas Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Kansas, LARKSFIELD PLACE's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 2.9, staff turnover (45%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Larksfield Place?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Larksfield Place Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, LARKSFIELD PLACE has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Kansas. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Larksfield Place Stick Around?
LARKSFIELD PLACE has a staff turnover rate of 45%, which is about average for Kansas nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Larksfield Place Ever Fined?
LARKSFIELD PLACE has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Larksfield Place on Any Federal Watch List?
LARKSFIELD PLACE is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.