Sedgwick County, Kansas · Nursing home
Advena Living on Woodlawn
1 of 5 overall from CMS
1600 S Woodlawn Blvd, Wichita, KS 67218
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 2.63 hours Below the state average of 4.07
- Nursing staff who left in a year 66.1% Above the state average of 48.1%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 50 3 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $20,677 2 fines
- Certified beds in use 86.4% of 80 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Advena Living on Woodlawn is a 80-bed nursing home in Wichita, Kansas (Sedgwick County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 2.63 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Kansas average of 4.07. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $20,677 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 80
- Residents per day (average)
- 69.1
- Certified since
- 2002 (24 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Advena Living Communities (6 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Advena Living on Woodlawn
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 2 fines totaling $20,677 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 20 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Apr 1, 2025 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Kansas average is 9.5. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 66.1%, above the Kansas average of 48.1%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Kansas average 3.1
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Kansas average 2.9
- Staffing 1 of 5 Kansas average 3.5
- Quality measures 2 of 5 Kansas average 3.2
The vertical line marks the Kansas average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 2.63 h Kansas average 4.07
- Nurse aides 1.68 h Kansas average 2.70
- Licensed practical nurses 0.53 h Kansas average 0.65
- Registered nurses 0.42 h Kansas average 0.71
- All staff, weekends 2.40 h Kansas average 3.60
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 8 hours. The vertical line marks the Kansas average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover66.1%
- Kansas average48.1%
- Registered nurse turnover77.8%
- Kansas average42.0%
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Kansas and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 25.3% | 17.9% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.0% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.6% | 6.5% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.5% | 4.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 91.1% | 92.1% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 11.6% | 16.2% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 28.9% | 23.2% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.8% | 95.5% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.1% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 11.5% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 43.3% | 18.1% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.85 | 1.80 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.73 | 2.13 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 80.0% | 76.1% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 16.7% | 73.8% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | Too few residents or stays to report | 22.4% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | Too few residents or stays to report | 11.5% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 50 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 2 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 21 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jan 21, 2026: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 20 | 18 |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 16 | 16 |
| Nov 30, 2021 | 14 | 19 |
Kansas homes averaged 9.5 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (50)
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GActual harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 1, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 1, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 1, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)
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CPotential for minimal harm, widespread
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Past Non-Compliance (May 7, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2023)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2023)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2023)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2023)
Showing the 30 most recent of 50.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Fine | $11,362 |
| May 9, 2024 | Fine | $9,315 |
Kansas homes averaged 1.1 fines and $20,430 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Kansas
- Size58 of 296 by certified beds
- Kansas average residents per day50.5
- ChainAdvena Living Communities
- Chain average overall rating1.3 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Wichita22
- Homes in Sedgwick County29
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Advena Living on Woodlawn?
Advena Living on Woodlawn has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 2.
How many beds does Advena Living on Woodlawn have?
Advena Living on Woodlawn has 80 certified beds. It averages 69.1 residents per day, about 86.4% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Advena Living on Woodlawn?
The home reports 2.63 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.42 hours from registered nurses. The Kansas average is 4.07 hours and 0.71 hours from registered nurses.
Has Advena Living on Woodlawn been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $20,677 in the past three years.
Does Advena Living on Woodlawn accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 1 of 5 Lincoln Care and Rehab 45beds 78.0%in use 3.77nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Mount St Mary 24beds 86.7%in use 5.08nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Life Care Center of Wichita 120beds 96.2%in use 3.60nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Sedgwick County
Who to call in Kansas
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Kansas.
- Long-term care ombudsman Kansas Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman 877-662-8362 (Toll-free. Topeka office 785-296-3017. Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home KDADS Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation Hotline (adult care home complaints) 800-842-0078 (Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, excluding holidays. Email KDADS.ComplaintHotline@ks.gov; fax 785-296-0256. Outside hotline hours KDADS directs callers to local law enforcement for abuse, neglect or exploitation complaints.) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Kansas staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 175452. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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