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Via Christi Village Ridge

3636 NORTH RIDGE RD BLDG 400, WICHITA, KS, 67205
(316) 462-7502
80 licensed beds

CMS rates Via Christi Village Ridge 4 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 70 citations across 9 inspections in the last three years, with $23,426 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections5/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
80
CMS facility ID
175539
Care type
Nursing home
County
Sedgwick
Facility name
Via Christi Village Ridge
Street address
3636 NORTH RIDGE RD BLDG 400
City / state / ZIP
Wichita, KS 67205
Phone
(316) 462-7502

Via Christi Village Ridge is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Wichita, Kansas. It is licensed for 80 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Kansas (52 beds).

It is one of 168 senior care facilities in Wichita and 296 skilled nursing facilities across Kansas. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Ascension Living, a group of 12 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Via Christi Village Ridge 70 times across 9 inspections in the last three years, and CMS has imposed $23,426 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 November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Ascension Living
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Ascension Health Senior Care
Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — 100% stake — since 2014
Health Dimensions Consulting Inc
Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Interim Health Care of Wichita Inc
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Loyd, Michail
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Mccue, Tamara
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Medical Solutions Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Musgrave, Lisa
Director · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Shadbolt, Erin
Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Smoot, Kenneth
Director · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Weiss Staffing Solutions
Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
4 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
2013-09-05
CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
8 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$23,426 total
Last standard inspection
2026-02-11
Nurse staffing
4.5 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$327 per day (≈ $9,940/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
0% Medicaid · 10% Medicare · 90% private/other
Occupancy
89% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
6% above the KS median of $309/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
80
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.
2026-02-11Health inspection8 citations
F-0600
G · Actual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-03-15
F-0628
D · No harm found
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-03-15
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-03-15
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-03-15
F-0685
D · No harm found
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2026-03-15
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-03-15
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-03-15
F-0921
C · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2026-03-15
2025-09-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0583
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-10-22
6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (61 citations)
2024-06-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-15
2024-04-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-04-27
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-04-27
F-0759
E · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-04-27
F-0761
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-04-27
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-27
F-0887
E · No harm found
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2024-04-27
2022-04-11Health inspection6 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 2022-05-18
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-05-18
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-05-18
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-05-18
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2022-05-18
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-05-18
2026-02-11Fire-safety inspection14 citations
K-0131
F · No harm found
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Corrected 2026-03-18
K-0161
D · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2026-03-18
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2026-03-18
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 2026-03-18
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-03-18
K-0342
E · No harm found
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2026-03-18
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-04-08
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-03-18
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-03-18
K-0753
F · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2026-03-18
K-0912
D · No harm found
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2026-03-18
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-03-31
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-03-18
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2026-03-31
2024-04-04Fire-safety inspection10 citations
E-0030
F · No harm found
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2024-05-30
E-0031
F · No harm found
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2024-05-30
E-0035
F · No harm found
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2024-05-30
K-0222
F · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-06-10
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-05-30
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-07-02
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-06-14
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-06-10
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-06-10
K-0921
F · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-06-10
2022-04-11Fire-safety inspection24 citations
E-0006
F · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2022-04-07
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2022-04-07
E-0020
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2022-04-07
E-0022
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected 2022-04-07
E-0024
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2022-04-07
E-0026
F · No harm found
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2022-04-07
E-0030
F · No harm found
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2022-04-07
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2022-04-07
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2022-04-07
K-0211
F · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-04-07
K-0222
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2022-04-07
K-0321
E · 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 2022-04-07
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-04-07
K-0346
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2022-04-07
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-04-07
K-0354
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2022-04-07
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2022-04-07
K-0511
F · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-04-07
K-0711
F · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2022-04-07
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-04-07
K-0753
E · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2022-04-07
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2022-04-07
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-04-07
K-0920
F · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-04-07

Federal penalties

2026-02-11Fine$23,426
2026-02-11Medicare payment denial — 3 days
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 175539.
How it compares in Kansas.
Inspection citations, 3 years
70
More than 77% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 53
Federal fines, 3 years
$23,426
More than 74% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
4.5
Higher than 73% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 4.0
Nursing staff turnover, annual
39%
Higher than 28% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 48%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Kansas average on 13 and worse on 3. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased16.0%17.4%13.5%Near state average
Lose too much weight2.9%4.8%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.5%1.4%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection1.3%2.8%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms1.4%6.6%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.0%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury7.9%4.2%3.2%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.3%92.9%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened28.5%14.5%12.7%Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication13.1%23.4%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%94.9%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers2.1%4.4%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence31.7%21.6%18.3%Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication8.3%17.7%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days0.471.691.81Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.842.001.69Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine97.7%77.1%82.3%Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.0%1.6%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine88.3%75.4%80.1%Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission23.0%22.3%23.4%Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit11.4%11.4%11.8%Near state average
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • K-0353 3 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  • K-0920 3 inspections. Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
  • K-0211 2 inspections. Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
  • K-0321 2 inspections. Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
  • K-0324 2 inspections. Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

What its owners also hold

  • Ascension Health Senior Care has an ownership stake on file at 11 nursing homes, averaging 2.7 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Kansas

  • Licensing: Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)
  • Adult Protective Services: 800-922-5330. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc, about 5.0 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc., about 6.2 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
  • Wesley Medical Center, about 7.9 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Active civil suits
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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Citations, owner history, lawsuits — decoded into one PDF.
Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
Source
Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
Pulled when a report is ordered
Source
PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
Pulled when a report is ordered