Caritas Center, Inc
Wichita, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175534) · 22 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (316) 942-2201 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Caritas Center has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Caritas Center reports total nurse staffing of about 6.11 hours per resident per day, including about 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 14.3%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 5 out of 5.
Caritas Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Caritas Center, Inc is a small nursing home in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, certified for 22 beds with an average daily census of 17.4 residents. The facility is organized as a non-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 4, 2013, meaning it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Caritas Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, its staffing rating is 5 out of 5, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 6.10685 hours per resident per day, including 0.80534 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 14.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show zero fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) — no federal fines on record for this facility. There are also zero payment denials on record. No abuse icon is flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program.
The data provided does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and there is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reflected in the fields supplied.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Caritas Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5, above the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Caritas Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 6.11 hours per resident per day, including about 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, with a 14.3% nursing turnover rate and a CMS staffing rating of 5 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Caritas Center is certified for 22 beds and has an average daily census of 17.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Caritas Center was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 4, 2013.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) ratings; Caritas Center scores 5, 5, 5, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at (316) 942-2201 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (316) 942-2201 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175534?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.