Sheryl Wesley
Jun 2026
The rehab place is nice, staff willing to answer questions, patients room and the facilities are clean
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 80
- Inspections
- View history (47 citations)
- Therapy schedule
- Reported 2 hours of daily weekday PT/OT sessions
- Physician availability
- Nurse practitioners handle daily care, doctor rarely seen
- Discharge follow-up
- Structured 21-day post-discharge check-in call
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviews for The Center at Waterfront are sharply divided: many families praise the physical, occupational, and speech therapy teams for helping patients regain mobility after strokes, hip fractures, and surgeries, while a significant number of reviewers report serious lapses in day-to-day nursing care, including slow call-light response, medication errors, and infections. The facility appears to deliver strong rehabilitation outcomes for many patients but is less consistent in basic nursing attentiveness and communication.
The Good
- Physical and occupational therapy consistently praised by reviewers
- Speech therapy available for post-stroke and surgical recovery
- Many reviewers describe nurses and aides as caring and attentive
- Clean, hotel-like rooms with pleasant views
- Family involvement encouraged during rehabilitation
- Regular meals delivered to rooms or dining area
The Bad
- Multiple reports of slow or unanswered call-light response
- Several reviewers describe medication delays or wrong dosages given
- More than one report of pressure ulcers or untreated UTIs developing during stays
- Communication gaps reported with social workers, doctors, and after-hours phone system
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
The Center at Waterfront is a senior living community in Wichita, Kansas offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Guest Meals, Professional Chef and Restaurant style Dining Room. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 105 reviews.
About The Center at Waterfront
The Center at Waterfront is a skilled nursing facility in Wichita, Kansas, licensed by the state to provide care for patients transitioning from acute or surgical illness treated at hospitals. The facility offers physician-driven care plans designed to help patients achieve strength, functionality, and wellness before returning home.
Clinical services include skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, with each patient receiving a customized plan of care emphasizing rehabilitation goals. Additional medical support includes routine blood draws, medication delivery, x-rays, and other services to support recovery after hospitalization or surgery.
The Center provides a hotel-like atmosphere with state-of-the-art medical equipment and personalized hospitality. An Executive Chef prepares gourmet meals with attention to nutrition and healthy eating as part of the recovery process. Psychological care and discharge planning are integrated into the well-rounded, individualized program to encourage each patient's transition to their highest functional level.
Physical therapy services address walking, range of motion, strengthening, balance, and management of stairs and inclines. The facility emphasizes family involvement in the care process and focuses on helping patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.
Types of Care at The Center at Waterfront
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Guest Meals
- Professional Chef
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of The Center at Waterfront
3.9overall · 105 ratings combined
3.9★ on Google (105)
Big Al
Feb 2026
Very poor facility I think the call light is only a suggestion, had to help somebody the other day they were in their room screaming for help for over an hour, and I had to go up and wake up a couple of the people that’s supposed to be helping that we were just actually doing nothing Very slow at giving you any medication’s you’re supposed to get but at best I get my morning medication’s. I take between early morning. I’ve been getting them mid afternoon. At least better than not getting them but still have been addressed two or three times about that and nothing has ever changed.
Carol Liebst
Jan 2026
My husband stayed at Center At Waterfront from October 23 thru Dec26 to recover from a stroke. While the PT and OT were very good, his progress was compromised by painful Pressure ulcers which developed during his stay, in addition to more than one UTI. The second UTI went untreated despite my concerns (expressed to the doctor and various nurses). It was later explained to my son and I that the center would received demerits for ordering too many urinalysis. So to avoid a mark against them, my husband’s health was seriously compromised. When admitted to the hospital on 12/26, it was discovered there was no bandage on the silver dollar size open pressure ulcer on his tail bone, and his catheter was blocked. When the catheter was replaced, and the pus filled urine could finally drain, it could be described as the consistency and appearance of ‘chicken gravy’. Throughout his stay, the staff repeatedly failed to assist my husband with his CPAP machine, and unable to put it on himself, he did not benefit from a prescribed treatment more than 30% of the nights he was there. He was supposed to be repositioned every 2 hours to help with the healing the pressure ulcers, but as I visited there multiple hours each day, I typically had to ask the aides to do it. I would not recommend this facility to anyone, and would strongly caution against it. I give it one star only because it will not post with zero stars.
Janet Johnson
Dec 2025
This place has apparently declined significantly in their care. My stay was terrible. I was on a restriction due to hip surgery so wasn't allowed to get out of bed on my own so they kept my walker out of reach. To request anything you can only push a button that causes a light to come on. There is no other way to communicate, so if no one responds you are simply out of luck. They often would not bring me my pain medication even though it was past the scheduled time and I had made multiple requests. A CNA will sho
Milton Pippenger
Sep 2025
We chose the Center because we felt it would provide the best therapy options. We have not been disappointed M-F I have had 2 hours of therapy each day and 1 therapy session every Saturday we have been here and most Sundays we had a therapy session. We could not have asked for better therapists than Jen, our COTA, and Perry, our PTA, both were VERY EXPERIENCED and knowledgeable. I believe they got me farther along in my recovery than I thought I would achieve. Meredith, the therapy director, and Alexis, the OT, and Kelly, the DOT, provided excellent guidance for the therapy regimen. Whenever Perry or Jen were not available there was a very strong cadre of backup therapists to cover for them. Kaitlin, the SLP, provided the appropriate therapy I needed to help my facial muscles come back.<br><br>Our room was very good with a great view of the Waterfront grounds. They provided my wife, Maribeth, with a comfortable cot(bed) to sleep on in my room. I would say the nursing staff and aides were friendly, caring, and knowledgeable. I couldn’t have asked for a better crew to care for me through my 82 days here. Dr. Womack and his 4 nurse practitioners worked very hard to get my BP under control. They were also very knowledgeable about my therapy needs.<br><br>I have to say the experience I have had was outstanding!! In many ways it’s hard to leave the GREAT THERAPY AND SUPPORT STAFF we have had here at the Center at the Waterfront. They have done their best to prepare us to go home to out patient therapy. They have provided great guidance to prepare us to go home safely. If you are looking for outstanding therapy this is the place to be.
Government Inspection History
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 47 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Jan 15, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard19 citations
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 16, 2026
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 9, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 18, 2026
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 18, 2026
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2026
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 23, 2026
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 9, 2026
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 11, 2026
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 23, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 18, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 18, 2026
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 6, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 18, 2026
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 19, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 18, 2026
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 18, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 18, 2026
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 18, 2026
Apr 2, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 31, 2025
Mar 18, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard19 citations
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 13, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 24, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 24, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 13, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 13, 2024
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 13, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 24, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 24, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2024
Jun 23, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 16, 2022
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 16, 2022
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 16, 2022
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 16, 2022
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 16, 2022
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 16, 2022
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 16, 2022
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2022
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does The Center at Waterfront offer?
The Center at Waterfront offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
How much does The Center at Waterfront cost?
The Center at Waterfront has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Wichita that publish rates start around $2,200 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.
Where is The Center at Waterfront located?
The Center at Waterfront is located at 1541 North Lindberg Circle in Wichita, Kansas.
What do families say about The Center at Waterfront?
Reviews for The Center at Waterfront are sharply divided: many families praise the physical, occupational, and speech therapy teams for helping patients regain mobility after strokes, hip fractures, and surgeries, while a significant number of reviewers report serious lapses in day-to-day nursing care, including slow call-light response, medication errors, and infections. The facility appears to deliver strong rehabilitation outcomes for many patients but is less consistent in basic nursing attentiveness and communication.
How did The Center at Waterfront do on recent health and safety inspections?
The Center at Waterfront had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 47 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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