HOMESTEAD HEALTH CENTER

Homestead Health Center is a non-profit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located at 2133 S Elizabeth Street in Wichita, Kansas (ZIP 67213), within Sedgwick County. The facility holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid and operates with 45 certified beds. It is currently active and accepting residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest performance. Homestead Health Center holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility's individual domain ratings show notable variation across categories. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, indicating below-average performance in this area relative to the national benchmark. The staffing rating is 4 stars, reflecting above-average staffing levels compared to national norms. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, indicating strong performance on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. Homestead Health Center 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 specific eligibility requirements and duration limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to eligible residents who meet Kansas state income and asset criteria. Individuals and families seeking to confirm current payment policies or availability of specific insurance arrangements are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (316) 262-4473. When considered against national averages, Homestead Health Center presents a mixed but notable profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national midpoint, though the breakdown of individual ratings reveals meaningful differences across domains. The 2-star health inspection rating falls below the national average, while the 4-star staffing rating exceeds it. The 5-star quality measure rating, the highest achievable, positions the facility above the national average on that particular dimension. With 45 certified beds, Homestead Health Center is a relatively small facility by national standards, which can affect the context of certain comparative metrics. Prospective residents and their families are advised to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for Homestead Health Center for the most current and detailed inspection and staffing reports.