Homestead Health Center
Nursing Home Facility
2133 S Elizabeth, Wichita, KS 67213
Homestead Health Center is a senior care community located in Wichita, KS. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Wichita area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (316) 262-4473.
With 45 beds, Homestead Health Center is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Wichita average about 80 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 96% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Wichita average of roughly 84%.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Wichita average about 2.8 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 2 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2026 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Wichita average about 4.0 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 46%.
The community is located in Sedgwick County, KS.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 22 problems at Homestead Health Center. 3 findings involved harm to a resident, including 2 that put residents in immediate danger. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home twice, a total of $59,829. Medicare also stopped paying for new admissions once in that period.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Environmental
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Homestead Health Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Church related
- Beds / units 45
- Religious affiliation Church Based
- Occupancy 96%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.7
- Annual staff turnover 46%
- Last health inspection May 2026
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