Garden Terrace at Overland Park
7541 Switzer Road, Overland Park, KS 66214 · Johnson County · (913) 631-2273
163 certified beds, about 141 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1987
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 175158 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 15, 2025, inspectors cited 20 health deficiencies (the Kansas average is 9.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 49 health citations since March 2022, 5 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (4 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 6 fines totaling $91,560 in the last three years; the largest was $23,319, and the latest is dated May 14, 2026.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.05 hours per resident per day, against 4.07 across Kansas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.62 of those hours.
41.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Kansas average 48.1%).
CMS links it to Life Care Centers of America, an affiliated group of 194 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 49 health citations on file.
May 14, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision and failed to ensure staff responded appropriately to door alarms to prevent the elopement of two cognitively impaired residents. Around 04:30 PM on 05/03/26, Resident (R) 1 and R2 exited the facility without staff knowledge or supervision. Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) M heard a door alarm and reset the alarm without checking to see what triggered the door alarm. At 05:20 PM, the facility learned R1 and R2 were with a community member at a store down the street from the facility. The facility staff did not realize R1 and R2 were out of the facility for approximately 45 minutes. The community member brought R1 and R2 back to the facility in her personal vehicle. This deficient practice placed R1 and R2 in immediate jeopardy.
December 30, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 141 residents. The sample included five residents, with three residents reviewed for dementia care. Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to provide dementia care and services for Resident (R) 1 when the facility failed to assess, identify, record, respond to, and reassess R1's specific behaviors and triggers to promote an environment which supported R1's individualized care needs. This deficient practice resulted in ongoing and escalating behaviors, including aggression towards other residents.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 141 residents. The sample included five residents, with three residents reviewed for dementia care. Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to notify Resident (R) 1's provider of new or escalating behaviors.
November 18, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- J Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 145 residents. The sample included six residents, with six reviewed for abuse and neglect. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure cognitively impaired Resident (R) 2 and R3 remained free from resident-to-resident physical abuse by R1. On 09/30/25 at 07:55 AM, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) N left the facility dining area unsupervised to assist another staff member. When CNA N returned to the dining area, he observed R2 with blood on his face while R1 (who had a history of wandering into resident rooms and behaviors including wanting to fight) stood nearby with blood on his hands. There was blood splashed on the window and table, and pooling on the floor near R2. CNA N asked R1 if he had hit R2, and R1 stated he had. CNA N asked R1 to walk away and allowed R1 to leave the area unsupervised. [...]
May 15, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 20 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 147 residents. The sample included 31 residents, with three residents reviewed for dignity. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a dignified care environment for Residents (R) 127, R137, R4, R91, R8, and R11. This deficient practice placed the residents at risk for impaired dignity and quality of life. Findings Included: - On 05/12/25 at 07:23 AM, R127 (a severely cognitively impaired resident) stood in the first room right off the dining room. R127 had her pants and briefs pulled down and was feeling the inside of her briefs. R127 was not in her bedroom. On 05/12/25 at 07:23 AM, R127 stood in the first room right off the dining room. R127 had her pants and briefs pulled down and was feeling the inside of her briefs. R127 was not in her bedroom. [...]
- E Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 148 residents. The sample included 29 residents, with five sampled residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that Resident (R) 37, R93, R248, and R90 were free from antipsychotic (a class of medications used to treat major mental conditions that cause a break from reality) medication use without an appropriate indication for use or a gradual dose reduction (GDR - tapering of a medication dose to determine if symptoms, conditions, or risks can be managed by a lower dose or if the dose or medication can be discontinued). The facility failed to ensure the physician provided the risk versus benefit statement for the continued use of antipsychotic medications. [...]
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wrote- R34's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) from the Diagnosis tab documented diagnoses of dementia (a progressive mental disorder characterized by failing memory and confusion), history of cervical vertebra fracture (broken bone of the spinal column), history of falls, and unsteadiness on her feet. The Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated 12/06/24 documented a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 99 and a staff interview was conducted, which indicated severely impaired cognition. The MDS documented R34 was independent with walking 10 feet and 50 feet. R34 required partial to moderate assistance with walking 150 feet. The Quarterly MDS dated 04/23/25 documented a BIMS score of 99 and a staff interview was conducted, which indicated severely impaired cognition. [...]
- E Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Inspectors wrote- R23's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) from the Diagnosis tab documented diagnoses of hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body), hemiparesis/hemiplegia (weakness and paralysis on one side of the body), muscle weakness, and cerebrovascular accident (CVA - stroke - sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen caused by impaired blood flow to the brain by blockage or rupture of an artery to the brain). The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated 10/15/24 documented a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of three, which indicated severely impaired cognition. The MDS documented R23 had no behavioral symptoms during the observation period. The Quarterly MDS dated 04/10/25 documented a BIMS score of four, which indicated severely impaired cognition. The MDS documented that R23 had no behavioral symptoms during the observation period. [...]
- E Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 148 residents. The sample included 29 residents, with five sampled residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that the Consultant pharmacist (CP) identified and reported Resident (R) 37 and R90's antipsychotic (a class of medications used to treat major mental conditions that cause a break from reality) medication use without an appropriate indication for use. The facility failed to ensure the CP recommended a gradual dose reduction (GDR - tapering of a medication dose to determine if symptoms, conditions, or risks can be managed by a lower dose or if the dose or medication can be discontinued) for R37 and R90's antipsychotic medication. [...]
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 147 residents. The sample included 31 residents, with five reviewed for immunization status. Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to obtain consent or declinations for the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV20 - vaccination for bacterial infections) pneumococcal (type of bacterial infection) vaccination for Resident (R) 37 R93, R90, R248, and R143 This placed the residents at increased risk for complications related to pneumonia.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 147 residents. The sample included 31 residents, with two residents sampled for reasonable accommodations of needs. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R) 25's food preferences were met, due to nursing staff taking dietary items away from the tray. This deficient practice placed R25 at risk for impaired physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 147 residents. The sample included 31 residents, with one reviewed for notification of changes. Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to notify Resident (R) 198's physician of changes related to his head injury from staff-assisted cares. This deficient practice resulted in a delay in acute medical treatment. Findings Included: - The Medical Diagnosis section within R198's Electronic Medical Records (EMR) included diagnoses of dementia (a progressive mental disorder characterized by failing memory and confusion), acute femur (upper leg bone) fracture (broken bone), and anxiety disorder (mental or emotional reaction characterized by apprehension, uncertainty, and irrational fear). [...]
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 147 residents. The sample included 31 residents, with three reviewed for Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Beneficiary Liability notices. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to issue Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) Notification of Medicare Non-Coverage Form 10123 (NOMNC - the form used to notify Medicare A participants of their rights to appeal and the last covered date of participants of potential financial liability when a Medicare Part A episode ends) with the required information for Resident (R) 199. This failure placed the resident at risk for decreased autonomy and impaired decision-making.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 147 residents. The sample included 31 residents, with 31 residents reviewed for comprehensive care plans. Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for Resident (R) 46 for person-centered preferences. The facility also failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for R82 for respiratory therapy. These deficient practices placed these residents at risk for impaired care due to uncommunicated care needs.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 147 residents. The sample included 31 residents, with 31 residents reviewed for care plan for resident centered revisions. The facility failed to revise the care plan to include resident-centered functional abilities for Resident (R) 23. This placed the resident at risk for unmet care needs.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 147 residents. The sample included 31 residents, with six residents reviewed for activities of daily living (ADL). Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to provide the necessary assistance with personal hygiene for Resident (R) 46. This deficient practice placed R46 at risk for poor hygiene, decreased self-esteem, and impaired dignity.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 147 residents. The sample included 31 residents with one resident reviewed for quality of care. Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to follow a physician's order to apply thrombo-embolic-deterrent hose (TED hose - specialized compression stockings designed to help manage swelling of the feet/legs) in the mornings for edema (swelling resulting from an excessive accumulation of fluid in the body tissues). This deficient practice placed R90 at risk for increased edema, pain, and skin-related difficulties. Findings Included: [...]
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wrote- R122's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) from the Diagnosis tab documented diagnoses of dementia (a progressive mental disorder characterized by failing memory and confusion), diabetes mellitus (DM - when the body cannot use glucose, not enough insulin is made, or the body cannot respond to the insulin), and muscle weakness. The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated 05/08/24 documented a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of seven, which indicated severely impaired cognition. The MDS documented R122 was not at risk of the development of pressure-related injuries. The MDS documented R122 had a pressure-reducing device on her bed. The Quarterly MDS dated 02/07/25 documented a staff interview was conducted and R122 had moderately impaired cognition. The MDS documented that R122 was not at risk of development of a pressure-relayed injury. [...]
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 147 residents. The sample included 31 residents, with four residents reviewed for positioning and mobility. Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R) 89's braces to both knees were applied. This deficient practice placed the resident at risk for discomfort and decreased range of motion (ROM - the full movement potential of a joint, usually its range of flexion and extension).
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteCitation Text for Tag 0690, Regulation FF16 [NAME], [NAME] The facility identified a census of 147 residents. The sample included 31 residents, with three sampled residents reviewed for bowel and bladder incontinence and catheter (a flexible tube inserted through a narrow opening into a body cavity, particularly the bladder, for removing fluid) care. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff provided appropriate treatment and services to prevent potential urinary tract infections (UTI - an infection in any part of the urinary system) for Resident (R) 11 when staff failed to ensure R11's catheter bag (a urine drainage bag that collects urine from a catheter, a tube inserted into the bladder to allow urine to drain) was drained each shift and as needed. This placed R11 at risk of complications, infection, and further urinary problems.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 147 residents. The sample included 31 residents, with two residents reviewed for respiratory care. Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure there was a physician indication for oxygen administration for Resident (R) 82 and failed to ensure the oxygen tubing was stored in a sanitary manner to and contamination. This placed R82 at increased risk for respiratory infection and complications.
- D Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 147 residents. The sample included 31 residents with one reviewed for competent staffing. Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure staff possessed the appropriate skills and knowledge to safely provide direct care and nursing services related to Resident (R) 198's care needs. These deficient practices resulted in preventable injuries and delayed medical treatment. Findings Included: - On 05/15/25 a review of Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) Q personnel file revealed she received a Corrective Action Form on 11/04/25. The counseling form was a final notice counseling related to an injury-related accident that occurred with R198 on 11/01/24. [...]
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 148 residents. The sample included 29 residents, with five sampled residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that Resident (R) 93, and R248's physician-ordered parameters were obtained and monitored prior to administration of their beta-blocker (medications that help lower blood pressure and heart rate) antihypertensive (a class of medication used to treat high blood pressure) medications. The facility failed to ensure R93's diclofenac gel (topical medication used to treat pain and inflammation) order included the required dosage amount. These deficient practices placed R93 and R248 at risk of unnecessary medication administration and related complications.
- D Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Inspectors wrote- R11's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) recorded diagnoses of dementia (a progressive mental disorder characterized by failing memory and confusion) with agitation (feeling of aggravation or restlessness brought on by a provocation or a medical condition), retention of urine (a condition in which you are unable to empty all the urine from your bladder), and chronic kidney disease (the kidneys are damaged and can't filter blood properly, leading to a buildup of waste and fluid in the body). R11's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated 02/26/25 documented R11 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of zero, which indicated severely impaired cognition. The MDS documented R11 displayed signs and symptoms of delirium (sudden severe confusion, disorientation, and restlessness) including inattention and disorganized thinking. [...]
October 21, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- J Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 154 residents. The sample included three residents. Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure cognitively impaired Resident (R) 1 remained free from physical abuse. On 10/09/24 at approximately 08:25 AM, Licensed Nurse (LN) G overheard Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) M tell R1 she could not have any sugar because she was diabetic (a condition when the body cannot use glucose, not enough insulin made or the body cannot respond to the insulin) and R1 became upset. LN G turned around and observed R1 hit CNA M in the stomach. LN G observed CNA M react to R1 by making a fist and punching R1 in the left upper arm. LN G immediately notified Administrative Nurse D who removed CNA M from the building and suspended her pending investigation. R1 complained of left upper arm pain. [...]
July 22, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 156 residents. The sample included three residents. Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent Resident (R) 1, a cognitively impaired resident who had a history of making comments about leaving and was at risk for falls, from eloping from the facility. On 07/15/24 at 01:20 PM, Housekeeping Staff U notified Licensed Nurse (LN) G that R1 made a statement to her that he wanted to go home. LN G retrieved a vital sign machine then went to R1's room to obtain his vital signs and noted he was not in his room. LN G asked other staff members if they had seen R1, but they had not. LN G informed Administrative Nurse D that R1 was missing at 01:21 PM. A Dr. Walker code was called to inform staff of a missing resident and a resident count began while the facility was searched. [...]
May 28, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 155 residents. The sample included three residents reviewed for dementia (a progressive mental disorder characterized by failing memory, and confusion) care. Based on observations, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to provide dementia care and services for Resident (R) 1 when the facility failed to ensure staff utilized resident-specific interventions for behaviors. This deficient practice created an environment that affected R1's ability to maintain his highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
May 6, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 155 residents. The sample included three residents reviewed for activities of daily living (ADL). Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)1 received the necessary assistive care and services with ADL to maintain her highest practicable ability and promote independence. This placed R1 at risk for injury, pain, and decreased ability to perform ADL.
September 12, 2023Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 17 citations
- F Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 153 residents. The sample included 30 residents and five Certified Nurse Aide's (CNA) reviewed for performance evaluations and required in-service training. Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure three of the five CNA staff reviewed had the required 12 hours of in-service education per year. This placed the residents at risk for inadequate care.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 153 residents. The facility failed to ensure that staff members properly secured their hair in a hairnet when preparing and serving residents' food. The facility failed to ensure proper hand hygiene during mealtime. This placed all residents who ate food from the facility at risk for food borne illness.
- F Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 153 residents. Five Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) were reviewed for required in-service training. Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide CNA PP the required in-service education for dementia (progressive mental disorder characterized by failing memory, confusion) care. This placed the residents at risk for decreased quality of life and/or inadequate care.
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 153 residents. The sample included 30 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to secure the soiled utility room, which contained a hazardous material, to be kept out of reach of cognitively impaired, independently mobile residents. The facility additonally failed to ensure staff followed care planned interventions for Resident (R)145 to prevent accidents and falls. These deficient practices placed these residents at risk for preventable accidents and injuries.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 153 residents and one resident with COVID-19 (highly contagious respiratory virus). The sample included 30 residents. The facility failed to ensure staff did appropriate hand hygiene during Resident (R) 115's catheter (tube inserted into the bladder to drain the urine into a collection bag) care. The facility failed to ensure staff wore the facility-mandated personal protective equipment (PPE- masks) appropriately. This deficient practice placed residents at risk related to infectious diseases.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 153 residents. The sample included 30 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure dignified care for Resident (R) 14, R30 and R109. This placed the residents at risk for decreased self-esteem and impaired psychosocial well-being.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 153 residents. The sample included 30 residents with two reviewed for accommodation of needs. Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to provide and use foot pedals during wheelchair transports for Resident (R)17 and R45. This placed the resident at risk for preventable accidents. Findings Included: -The Medical Diagnosis section within R17's Electronic Medical Records (EMR) included diagnoses of dementia, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), muscle weakness, osteoporosis (abnormal loss of bone density and deterioration of bone tissue with an increased fracture risk), and history of fractures (broken bone). R17's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) completed 06/09/23 noted a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of zero indicating severe cognitive impairment. [...]
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 153. The sample included 30 residents. Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide a written notification of transfers with the required information to Resident (R) 3 or the durable power of attorney (DPOA- legal document that named a person to make healthcare decisions when the resident was no longer able to) in a practicable amount of time. This deficient practice had the risk of miscommunication between facility and resident/family and possible missed opportunity for healthcare service for R3.
- D Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 153 residents. The sample included 30 residents with four residents reviewed for hospitalization. Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to provide a bed hold notice when Resident (R) 115 was hospitalized . This deficient practice placed R115 at risk of uninformed choices.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 153 residents. The sample included 30 residents with five reviewed for activities of daily living (ADLs). Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to provide the required ADL assistance to Resident (R)41. The facility additionally failed to provide R41's special adaptive equipment (small-sized spoon) for her meals. This deficient practice placed R41 at risk for complications related to weight loss and physical decline. Findings Included: [...]
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 153 residents. The sample included 30 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure staff provided the care and services as directed in the plan of care for Resident (R)41. The deficient practice placed R41 at risk preventable aspiration and respiratory illness. The facility also failed to ensure that physician-ordered tubigrips (elasticated tubular bandage used reduce swelling) were applied to R45 for skin integrity. This deficient practice put R45 at increased risk for excess fluid retention and skin integrity issues. Findings Inlcuded: [...]
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 153 residents. The sample included 30 residents with one resident reviewed for limited range of motion (ROM- the full movement potential of a joint, usually its range of flexion and extension). Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to implement a ROM program to help maintain and prevent a potential decrease in ROM/mobility for Resident (R) 143. The facility further failed to ensure R45's righthand splint was applied to prevent contractures. This deficient practices placed these residents at risk of loss of ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and development of contractures.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 153 residents. The sample included 30 residents with three residents reviewed for catheter (a flexible tube inserted through a narrow opening into a body cavity, particularly the bladder, for removing fluid) and urinary tract infection (UTI-an infection in any part of the urinary system). Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to provide appropriate treatment for Resident (R) 115 with an indwelling catheter (tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine into a collection bag) and a nephrostomy tube (an artificial opening between the kidney and the skin which allows urine to drain from the body) when the facility failed to prevent the drainage bags from resting on the floor, failed to have an anchor for the catheter tubing to prevent pulling and injury, and failed to maintain the urine drainage bag below the bladder. [...]
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 153 residents. The sample included 30 residents with one resident reviewed for pain management. Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to recognize, assess, and treat Resident (R) 94 for pain. This placed R94 at risk of ongoing pain, impaired psychosocial wellbeing, and diminished quality of life.
- D Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 153 residents. The sample included 30 residents with 30 reviewed for dementia (progressive mental disorder characterized by failing memory, confusion) care. Based on record review, interviews, and observations, the facility failed to provide dementia care and services in order attain and maintain the residents highest practicable quality of life for Residents (R)17, R41, and R45. This deficient practiced placed the residents at risk for impaired quality of life and decreased psychosocial wellbeing. Findings Included: -The Medical Diagnosis section within R17's Electronic Medical Records (EMR) included diagnoses of dementia, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), muscle weakness, osteoporosis (abnormal loss of bone density and deterioration of bone tissue with an increased fracture risk), and history of fractures (broken bone). [...]
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 153. The sample included 30 residents with five sample residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure the Consultant Pharmacist (CP) identified and reported that Resident (R)133 had an inappropriate indication and lacked a documented physician rationale which included the multiple unsuccessful attempts for nonpharmacological symptom management and risk versus benefits for the continued use of Seroquel (antipsychotic). This deficient practice placed R133 at risk of unnecessary medication administration and possible adverse side effects.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 153. The sample included 30 residents with five sample residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)133 had an appropriate indication for use, or a documented physician rationale which included the multiple unsuccessful attempts for nonpharmacological symptom management and risk versus benefits for the continued use of Seroquel (antipsychotic). This deficient practice placed R133 at risk of unnecessary medication administration and possible adverse side effects.
March 7, 2022Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 111 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to provide a backflow device (unwanted flow of water in the reverse direction) or a two-inch air gap for the drainage system of the kitchen ice machine, used by the 111 residents who resided in the facility. This placed the affected residents at risk to receive contaminated ice. Findings Included: - On 03/02/22 at 11:15 AM, observation revealed three white plastic drainpipes extended from the back of the ice machine and inserted into a six inch white plastic drainpipe at the floor drain. The ice machine drainage system had no backflow device or two-inch air gap. On 03/02/22 at 11:37 AM, Dietary Staff BB verified the ice machine drainage system did not have a backflow device, or two-inch air gap to prevent possible backflow of contamination into the ice supply. [...]
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 111 residents. The sample included 23 residents with 11 reviewed for accidents/falls. Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to notify the physician of low blood pressures for one sampled resident, Resident (R) 57. This placed the resident at risk for continued low blood pressures and adverse medication side effects.
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 111 residents. The sample included 23 residents, with three reviewed for Beneficiary Notices. Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide the three sampled residents, Resident (R) 13, R14, and R214 (or their representative) the completed Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) Form 10123 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and R214 the completed Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non Coverage (SNF ABN) Form 10055 .
- D Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 111 residents. The sample included 23 residents with one reviewed for hospice (a type of health care that focused on the terminally ill patient's pain and symptoms and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs at the end of life) services. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a coordinated plan of care, which coordinated care and services provided by the facility with the care and services provided by hospice, was developed and available for Resident (R) 41. This placed R41 at risk for inappropriate end of life cares.
Fire safety inspections
39 fire safety citations on file: 14 on May 15, 2025, 11 on September 12, 2023, 14 on March 7, 2022.
Every fire safety citation39 citations
- L Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- F Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Use approved construction type or materials.
- E Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.
- E Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- F Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
- F Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- E Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Fine | $16,355 |
| December 30, 2025 | Fine | $23,319 |
| October 2, 2025 | Fine | $14,901 |
| June 10, 2025 | Fine | $14,362 |
| October 21, 2024 | Fine | $14,433 |
| July 22, 2024 | Fine | $8,190 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.05 | 4.07 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.62 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.78 | 3.60 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.83 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.60 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 41.7% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50.0% | 42.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.33 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.16 on weekdays and 3.78 on weekends, 9% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.79 in April to June 2025 to 4.05 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.05 | 0.62 | 4.16 | 3.78 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 141 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.23 | 0.59 | 4.34 | 3.95 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 143 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.83 | 0.57 | 3.95 | 3.55 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 148 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.79 | 0.66 | 3.91 | 3.49 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 145 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Kansas, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.01 | 0.67 | 4.19 | 3.56 | 4.8% | 0.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Kansas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.4 | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.9 | 16.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 23.5 | 18.1 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 22.6 | 22.4 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.2 | 11.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: OVERLAND PARK MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC. CMS links this home to Life Care Centers of America, a group of 194 nursing homes averaging 3.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston, Forrest | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 06/25/2014 | |
| Biehl, Debra | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 11/18/1987 | |
| Eklund, Amber | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/09/2024 | |
| Havener, Lilly | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 02/01/2023 | |
| Cross, Cindy | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/10/2014 | |
| Henry, Terry | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/10/2014 | |
| Thurmond, Joan | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/10/2014 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/25/2014 | |
| Akkulugari, Shyam | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/01/2022 | |
| Biehl, Debra | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/18/1987 | |
| Eklund, Amber | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/09/2024 | |
| Fletcher, Todd | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Havener, Lilly | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/01/2023 | |
| Lay, Lisa | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/24/2017 | |
| Preston, Aubrey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/27/2024 | |
| Preston, Forrest | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/25/2014 | |
| Swanker, Richard | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Ziegler, James | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/25/2014 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/31/2014 | |
| Akkulugari, Shyam | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/07/2025 | |
| Biehl, Debra | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/07/2025 | |
| Preston, Forrest | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/31/2014 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 20 problems in this area, most recently on May 14, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 11 problems in this area, most recently on December 30, 2025: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 15, 2025: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on November 18, 2025: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
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Common questions
- What is Garden Terrace at Overland Park's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Garden Terrace at Overland Park 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Garden Terrace at Overland Park get at its last inspection?
- 20 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 15, 2025. The Kansas average is 9.5.
- Has Garden Terrace at Overland Park been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 6 fines totaling $91,560 in the last three years.
- Does Garden Terrace at Overland Park accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Garden Terrace at Overland Park?
- CMS lists 22 owners and managers, and links the home to Life Care Centers of America. Legal business name: OVERLAND PARK MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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