WHEATRIDGE PARK CARE CENTER
1501 S HOLLY DR, Liberal, KS 67901
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How WHEATRIDGE PARK CARE CENTER Compares
WHEATRIDGE PARK CARE CENTER is a 51-bed for-profit nursing facility in Liberal, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (4.4%) is below the Kansas average of 18.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 51 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Liberal, the local average is 1.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.4% — better than the Kansas average of 18.1% (75% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.4% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.3% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.5% (61% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.7% — worse than the Kansas average of 22.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 297 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WHEATRIDGE PARK CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WHEATRIDGE PARK CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Liberal.
How is WHEATRIDGE PARK CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help WHEATRIDGE PARK CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.4% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WHEATRIDGE PARK CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.4% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WHEATRIDGE PARK CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does WHEATRIDGE PARK CARE CENTER lag behind other Liberal options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 1.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WHEATRIDGE PARK CARE 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 Liberal
Liberal sits in Seward County, where adults 65 and older make up about 9.6% of the population — a lower 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+
- 2,102 (9.6%)
- Median age
- 29.9 years
- Median household income
- $49,395
- Median home value
- $111,200
Demographics for Seward County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Liberal.
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