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Community overview

Life Care Center of Wichita is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center offering short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and inpatient and outpatient therapy. The care team works with residents, families and physicians to shape care plans around personal goals and needs. The center also serves long-term care residents and provides on-site memory care.

Search description

Life Care Center of Wichita offers 24-hour skilled nursing, rehabilitation and on-site memory care in Wichita.

What support is available for people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia?

The special care program has specially trained staff working as an interdisciplinary team, with nursing care, therapeutic activities and interventions shaped around residents' needs. The rehabilitation team also offers physical, occupational and speech therapy tailored for people with Alzheimer's and related dementia disorders.

How can family members take part in care planning?

Families are encouraged to visit, take part in activities and help develop the resident's plan of care. They can also share what they know about the person's abilities, preferences, daily routines and special needs.

Care & support

Nursing services address a range of diagnoses, including wound care and diabetes management. The facility describes its skilled nursing as 24-hour care for people needing post-acute support.

Care & support

Physical therapists work on mobility and functional movement after acute or chronic illness; occupational therapists help people work toward independence in daily activities.

Care & support

Speech and language therapy addresses communication, including speaking, reading and writing, as well as problems with swallowing.

Care & support

Rehabilitation starts with assessments to identify each patient's needs, followed by an individual treatment plan. Programs are described for recovery after surgery or injury and for managing long-term conditions.

Rooms & living spaces

The center has private and semiprivate rooms, private bathrooms, and call lights at the bedside and in bathrooms.

Rooms & living spaces

Flat-screen TVs are listed, along with telephone and cable television hookups.

Everyday life

Transportation services are available; contact Life Care Center of Wichita for current schedules and arrangements.

Everyday life

Housekeeping and laundry services are available, and complimentary wireless internet is listed.

Dining & meals

Residents are encouraged to eat in the dining room. Home-cooked meals are prepared according to physician's orders and supervised by a registered dietitian; nutritious snacks are available throughout the day.

Activities & connection

The center has a daily activity schedule and a full-time, certified activity director.

Activities & connection

Flexible visiting hours and family/resident councils are listed.

Activities & connection

Pet visitors are allowed, and religious services are listed.

Shared spaces & amenities

Amenities include a beauty salon and barber shop, landscaped grounds, courtyards and a library.

Shared spaces & amenities

The building lists 24-hour security and fire safety systems.

Location & getting around

The center is centrally located in Wichita.