WAKEFIELD CARE AND REHAB
509 GROVE STREET, Wakefield, KS 67487
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident Council Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
Vetting This Facility? Get Answers They Don't Volunteer
Free guide: the exact questions to ask WAKEFIELD CARE AND REHAB, how to pull the public records (ownership, inspections, penalties), and how to request the info that isn't online — like the medical director.
Check your inbox!
Your facility vetting guide is on its way.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How WAKEFIELD CARE AND REHAB Compares
WAKEFIELD CARE AND REHAB is a 45-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wakefield, 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 (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (30.2%) is above the Kansas average of 18.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 45 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 30.2% — worse than the Kansas average of 18.1% (67% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.7% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.4% — about the same as the Kansas average of 4.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 8.0% — better than the Kansas average of 22.6% (65% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WAKEFIELD CARE AND REHAB
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WAKEFIELD CARE AND REHAB with other nursing homes in Wakefield.
How is WAKEFIELD CARE AND REHAB addressing its quality measures 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 is WAKEFIELD CARE AND REHAB doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 30.2% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WAKEFIELD CARE AND REHAB keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 8.0% here versus 22.6% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WAKEFIELD CARE AND REHAB maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% 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 WAKEFIELD CARE AND REHAB?
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 WAKEFIELD CARE AND REHAB?
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 Wakefield
Wakefield sits in Clay County, where adults 65 and older make up about 24.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 1,995 (24.8%)
- Median age
- 44.1 years
- Median household income
- $47,880
- Median home value
- $105,500
Demographics for Clay County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wakefield.
Facility Details
Give Them a Daily Friend
Our AI companion calls your loved one daily for friendly conversation and wellness check-ins. We detect mood changes and alert you if something seems off.
- AI calls them daily
- Friendly conversation
- Alerts if something's wrong
Works on any phone. No app needed.