Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare of Wichita

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare of Wichita, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF693Apr 24, 2021

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that a resident who was fed by enteral feeding received the appropriate treatment and services to prevent complications for one (Residents #1) of three residents reviewed for tube feedings. The facility failed provide the necessary care and services to Resident #1 for his gastronomy tube. He was left in flat position while receiving enteral feeding. Resident #1 was found gurgling and unable to respond verbally. Resident #1 was transferred to the hospital where he was found to have aspiration pneumonia with approximately 50 cc of secretions suctioned out of his lungs. He passed away on [DATE]. An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was identified on [DATE]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 6, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in one of one kitchen reviewed for food sanitation, in that: 1. Dietary aide A failed to wear a hairnet in a manner to cover all areas of hair. 2. The ice scoop was stored in an uncovered container and was exposed to contaminants in the air. 3. The freezer unit did not have an internal thermometer. 4. The stainless-steel shelf units were soiled with spilled spices, food crumbs, and dried liquids. 5. The appliance surfaces were soiled with food, dust and grease build-up. 6. Foods and beverages were not labeled and dated in the refrigerator and freezer units. 7. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 27, 2022

  Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in 1 of 1 kitchen reviewed for kitchen sanitation in that: The facility failed to ensure: 1. Unlabeled food items were stored in 1 walk-in refrigerator. 2. Kitchen staff failed to wash hands. 3. Kitchen staff failed to wear surgical masks correctly. These failures placed residents who received food from the kitchen at risk for food borne illness. Findings included: Observation on 5/27/2022 at 10:45 a.m., of the walk-in refrigerator revealed an undated metal serving bin of mixed vegetables in liquid covered with tin foil on the shelf with the foil torn on the side. The container was not dated or labeled. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF803Jun 27, 2026

  Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the menus were followed for 1 of 1 facility for food and nutrition services.The facility failed to follow the meal posted for lunch or dinner. The facility failed to post and follow the current week's menu in the dietary department.The facility failed to post the current week's menu where the residents can see it.This failure could result in the lack of knowledge and lead to nutritional, physical, and psychosocial upset. Findings included:In an observation on 6/27/2026 at 9:11 A.M., the menu was posted on the wall outside of the dining room and reflected as the week 4 menu. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Mar 6, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in 1 of 1 kitchen, in that:1. Dietary Aide D was wearing gloves while rinsing dirty dishes and loading the dish racks for the dish machine. He stated he washed his gloves (gloved hands) before touching the clean dishes.2. The walk-in freezer had rack shelf units with open cardboard boxes/cases with bagged food items open to the air and not sealed - 1 box with enchiladas; 2 boxes with meat patties.3. The deep fryer units interior surfaces were soiled with dried and fried food crumbs and breading crumbs.4. The reach-in refrigerator had a square plastic container labeled and dated as lemon pudding 3/02/2026. […]