Sandpiper Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Wichita, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175344) · 104 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,801
Phone: (316) 945-3606 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sandpiper Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Sandpiper reports 3.99855 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.40767 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.5%.
Sandpiper Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,801.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Sandpiper Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid since May 1995. The facility has 104 certified beds with an average of 74.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Sandpiper holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11. This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measures rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 2 stars. Nurse staffing levels average 3.99855 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.40767 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,801.00, and no payment denials on record for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for Sandpiper, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Sandpiper is part of the Recover-Care Healthcare chain, which operates 27 facilities with a chain average rating of 2.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator. Prospective families should review the full inspection history and quality measures on Medicare Care Compare for additional detail beyond this summary, which is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sandpiper holds a 4-star overall CMS rating, above the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Sandpiper is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.99855 hours per resident per day, with 0.40767 RN hours per resident per day; the staffing star rating is 2 out of 5. Nursing turnover is 56.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $16,801.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sandpiper has 104 certified beds with an average daily census of 74.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Recover-Care Healthcare chain, which operates 27 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Sandpiper has been certified since May 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (5 stars), which combine into the overall rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 316-945-3606 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 316-945-3606 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Sandpiper's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175344?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.