SANDPIPER HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
5808 W 8TH STREET NORTH, Wichita, KS 67212
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How SANDPIPER HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
SANDPIPER HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER is a 104-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wichita, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Kansas average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 104 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 72% 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: 10.5% — better than the Kansas average of 18.1% (42% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.9% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.5% (75% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.4% — better than the Kansas average of 22.6% (27% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 297 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SANDPIPER HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SANDPIPER HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Wichita.
What keeps SANDPIPER HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help SANDPIPER HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.5% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SANDPIPER HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SANDPIPER HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains SANDPIPER HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER's rating advantage in Wichita?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.2 stars across 22 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SANDPIPER HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION 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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