Garden Terrace at Overland Park
7541 Switzer Road · Overland Park, KS · 66214 · 9136312273
163 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $87,761 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$87,761 in federal fines in the last 24 months
5 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.95 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $87,761 |
Inspection citations (48 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 30, 2025 | Fine | $35,875 |
| October 2, 2025 | Fine | $14,901 |
| June 10, 2025 | Fine | $14,362 |
| October 21, 2024 | Fine | $14,433 |
| July 22, 2024 | Fine | $8,190 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175158 · certified since March 12, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.