HOMESTEAD HEALTH CENTER
2133 S ELIZABETH STREET, Wichita, KS 67213
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Care Quality Indicators
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How HOMESTEAD HEALTH CENTER Compares
HOMESTEAD HEALTH CENTER is a 45-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Wichita, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Kansas average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.5%) is above the Kansas average of 4.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 45 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 22 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wichita, 6 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.8% — better than the Kansas average of 18.1% (57% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 8.5% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.3% (97% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better than the Kansas average of 4.5% (26% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 297 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HOMESTEAD HEALTH CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HOMESTEAD HEALTH CENTER with other nursing homes in Wichita.
How is HOMESTEAD HEALTH CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help HOMESTEAD HEALTH CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.8% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is HOMESTEAD HEALTH CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.5% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does HOMESTEAD HEALTH CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 45 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HOMESTEAD HEALTH CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HOMESTEAD HEALTH CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Wichita
Wichita sits in Sedgwick County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 74,648 (14.5%)
- Median age
- 35.5 years
- Median household income
- $57,540
- Median home value
- $146,300
Demographics for Sedgwick County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wichita.
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