LIFE CARE CENTER OF SENECA
512 COMMUNITY DRIVE, Seneca, KS 66538
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF SENECA Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SENECA is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Seneca, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.5%) is below the Kansas average of 4.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 61% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Seneca, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.6% — better than the Kansas average of 18.1% (42% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.0% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.5% — better than the Kansas average of 4.4% (65% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.8% — better than the Kansas average of 22.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LIFE CARE CENTER OF SENECA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF SENECA with other nursing homes in Seneca.
What keeps LIFE CARE CENTER OF SENECA's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF SENECA keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.6% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF SENECA keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.5% here versus 4.4% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is LIFE CARE CENTER OF SENECA's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 61% occupancy across 60 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LIFE CARE CENTER OF SENECA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does LIFE CARE CENTER OF SENECA lag behind other Seneca options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Seneca
Seneca sits in Nemaha County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 2,003 (19.8%)
- Median age
- 40.7 years
- Median household income
- $61,382
- Median home value
- $150,400
Demographics for Nemaha County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Seneca.
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