Nursing homeFAID #4521
Garden Terrace At Overland Park
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections4/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
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Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
163
State license
N046022
CMS facility ID
175158
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Garden Terrace At Overland Park
Street address
7541 SWITZER ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Overland Park, KS 66214
Phone
(913) 631-2273
Website
State license #
N046022
About this facility — Garden Terrace At Overland Park
Garden Terrace At Overland Park is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Overland Park, Kansas. It is licensed for 163 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Kansas (52 beds).
It is one of 87 senior care facilities in Overland Park and 296 skilled nursing facilities across Kansas. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Garden Terrace At Overland Park 88 times across 15 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $91,560 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Parent company
Life Care Centers of America
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Administrator
Debra Biehl
Registered owners & officers
Akkulugari, Shyam
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Biehl, Debra
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1987
Cross, Cindy
Officer — since 2014
Eklund, Amber
Governing body · Operational control — since 2024
Fletcher, Todd
Operational control — since 2021
Havener, Lilly
Governing body · Operational control — since 2023
Henry, Terry
Officer — since 2014
Lay, Lisa
Operational control — since 2017
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014
Preston, Aubrey
Operational control — since 2024
Preston, Forrest
Indirect owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014
Swanker, Richard
Operational control — since 2022
Thurmond, Joan
Officer — since 2014
Ziegler, James
Operational control — since 2014
Regulatory standing
Federal court records
20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1987-03-12
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
24 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$91,560 total
Last standard inspection
2025-05-15
Nurse staffing
4.1 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$417 per day (≈ $12,680/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
76% Medicaid · 8% Medicare · 17% private/other
Occupancy
92% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
35% above the KS median of $309/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
163
Licensed as
Nursing Facility
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-05-04
2025-12-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-01-23
F-0744
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2026-01-23
11 earlier / fire-safety inspections (85 citations)
2025-11-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-10-01
2025-05-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered20 citations
F-0550
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0558
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0582
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0605
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a 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 2025-06-26
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0688
D · No harm foundFrom a 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 2025-06-26
F-0689
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0690
D · No harm foundFrom a 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 2025-06-26
F-0695
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0726
D · No harm foundFrom a 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 2025-06-26
F-0744
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0756
E · No harm foundFrom a 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 2025-06-26
F-0757
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0849
D · No harm foundFrom a 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 2025-06-26
F-0883
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-06-26
2024-10-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-10-10
2024-07-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-16
2024-05-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0744
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2024-06-12
2024-05-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0676
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-05-31
2023-09-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered17 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-10-24
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-10-24
F-0623
D · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2023-10-24
F-0625
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-10-24
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-10-24
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-10-24
F-0688
D · No harm found
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 2023-10-24
F-0689
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-24
F-0690
D · No harm found
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 2023-10-24
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-10-24
F-0730
F · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2023-10-24
F-0744
D · No harm found
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2023-10-24
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-10-24
F-0758
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-10-24
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-10-24
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-10-24
F-0947
F · No harm found
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2023-10-24
2022-03-07Health inspection4 citations
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2022-04-11
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2022-04-11
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-04-11
F-0849
D · No harm found
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 2022-04-11
2025-05-15Fire-safety inspection14 citations
K-0161
E · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
K-0163
E · No harm found
Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.
K-0211
F · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
K-0222
L · Immediate jeopardy
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.
K-0291
E · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
K-0374
F · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
K-0511
F · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
2023-09-12Fire-safety inspection11 citations
E-0009
F · No harm found
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2023-10-27
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-10-27
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-10-27
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-10-27
K-0346
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2023-10-27
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-10-27
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-10-27
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-10-27
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-10-27
K-0781
D · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2023-10-27
K-0920
F · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-10-27
2022-03-07Fire-safety inspection14 citations
E-0009
F · No harm found
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2022-05-11
K-0211
F · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-05-11
K-0225
E · No harm found
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2022-05-11
K-0291
E · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2022-05-11
K-0321
F · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-05-11
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-05-11
K-0346
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2022-05-11
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-05-11
K-0355
F · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-05-11
K-0363
F · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-05-11
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2022-05-11
K-0374
F · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2022-05-11
K-0511
F · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-05-11
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-05-11
Federal penalties
2026-05-14Fine$16,355
2025-12-30Fine$23,319
2025-10-02Fine$14,901
2025-06-10Fine$14,362
2024-10-21Fine$14,433
2024-07-22Fine$8,190
Total fines$91,560
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 175158.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
4.5★★★★★88 ratings on Google
★★★★★Mary Ellen Culver · 2026-06-06 · via Google“There have been so many times that I should have written a positive review. Every staff member on my husband‘s current and former units have been incredibly accommodating, patient and kind to him and to me. The nursing staff has been responsive to any concerns I might have and quick to inform me of any special issues or needs regarding my husband.Management and business offices are very accessible…”
★★★★★Kenneth Wallace · 2026-06-12 · via Google“I would highly recommend Garden Terrace at Overland Park to any person(s)/family looking for quality care for their loved ones. The staff here are very responsive and attentive, and you can tell they truly care about their residents. Also, Bre and Glenn were very helpful with the admission process and ensured everything was taken care in a timely manner!”
★melissa snare · 2026-07-11 · via Google“My mother was abused at this facility. Bruises all over her arms and she also fell and hit her head so badly she got a concussion. The staff didn't seem to care, and the wing of the building she was put in was like a prison. Beds are just a small mattress and metal springs. Nothing furnished. I had to provide sheets, covers pillow. Her clothes and things were constantly stolen by the other pati…”
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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