Wheat State Manor sits in Whitewater, Kansas, and serves older adults needing different types of care, so folks come here for general nursing, convalescent, Alzheimer's care, and recovery after an illness, with Kimberley Bartlett leading as the principal officer and Grace Team LLC holding management since 2021, and people know this place as a nonprofit with church roots going back to nine local congregations, which you'll see in their mission and daily life, and every year, you'll find they file IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ for transparency, because honesty matters when you look after others. The whole campus has a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) structure, so you see independent living apartments for people 55 and older who want to downsize, you find assisted living for those needing support with daily tasks, and there are skilled nursing and memory care options, including an area called Sunflower Lane that really helps folks living with dementia, and the nurses and therapy staff aim to be helpful, friendly, and joyful, with people often saying staff are professional and treat residents like family. They've got 65 certified beds with around 32 residents staying daily, and care shifts last between 12 to 16 hours, meaning staff help with transfers, bathing, dressing, medication, and you always see a nurse around, including a 24-hour physician-directed system with a call button in case someone needs help fast, and all this really helps people feel safe and less alone.
People take comfort in having spiritual support from the chaplain and the social services staff, and there's life enrichment staff who get to know each resident and work on personal goals, arranging activities like bowling, exercises, Bible study, bingo, and devotions that give people a routine and things to look forward to, and in the Sunflower Lane Alzheimer's unit, you'll find special activities with a higher staff ratio to make sure everyone's secure and engaged, while outside all this, Wheat State Manor gets known for providing fresh meals cooked by chefs, regular movie nights, a spa and wellness room, and physical spaces that are big and comfortable. The campus has both private and semi-private rooms, Wi-Fi, furnished rooms, air conditioning, cable TV, private bathrooms, and there are shared areas like a community kitchen, game room, garden, walking paths, fitness area, and a library, as well as scheduled events just about every day, with the staff working hard to help everyone feel at home, whether they're in long-term care, recovering from an illness, or coming in for some rehabilitation after a hospital stay.
Wheat State Manor accepts residents for long-term care, skilled nursing, outpatient rehab, independent living, and even provides hospice, and if you ask around, folks talk about the personal touch, like the professionals who listen, the chaplain who visits, or the everyday kindness from staff and volunteers, and folks here try to hold onto person-centered values like privacy, respect, and dignity for everyone, no matter their needs. The facility has won recognition like the Best of Senior Living All Star Award in 2024 for good care and lots of positive reviews. You'll want to know that in 2023, Wheat State Manor served more than 15,000 resident days, and inspection reports show diligence about safety, though there have been 32 deficiencies through recent inspections, including some related to infection control, resident rights, and care planning, such as an issue related to timely care plan updates, Medicare/Medicaid coverage notices, and four infection-related issues, so you see they're working on these, as many places do these days, especially with COVID-19 and other challenges.
Because it's nonprofit and church-related, Wheat State Manor focuses on community, with officers, trustees, and key employees guiding the mission along with Kimberly Bartlett, though there aren't any specific board members listed in public records, and safety inspections, nurse staffing at about 3.90 hours per resident daily, though nurse turnover runs high at 59.3%, which is something families often ask about, and with the broad range of amenities-about 40-there's plenty to help people stay comfortable and connected, from music and arts programs to outdoor gatherings and spiritual growth, reflecting the original church heritage and ongoing commitment from Whitewater area families.
