Life Care Center of Seneca

Life Care Center of Seneca is a nursing care facility located at 512 Community Drive in Seneca, Kansas (66538), within Nemaha County. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 60 certified beds, placing it among the smaller skilled nursing facilities in the state. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Life Care Center of Seneca holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5. This rating is a composite of three distinct component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard surveys and complaint investigations conducted by state inspectors. The staffing rating is also 4 stars, which is derived from reported nurse staffing hours relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, based on clinical data points such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and other resident health outcomes. All four component and overall ratings are above the national average overall rating of 3.0 stars. Life Care Center of Seneca is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria as defined by the state of Kansas. Individuals and families are advised to contact the facility directly at (785) 336-3528 or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current payment options, availability, and any private-pay arrangements that may apply. When compared to national benchmarks, Life Care Center of Seneca performs above average across all measured categories. The national average overall CMS star rating for skilled nursing facilities is 3.0 stars, and this facility's rating of 4 stars in all domains indicates performance above that baseline. With 60 certified beds, the facility is smaller than many nursing homes nationally, which may affect staffing ratios and operational characteristics. All data referenced here is sourced from CMS and is subject to periodic updates as new inspection cycles and staffing reports are submitted.