Deseret Nursing & Rehabilitation at Wichita

My father was there in 2012. He had both legs removed below the knee. They rehabbed him and showed him how to transfer his self. He liked it, and so did I. You never want to end up in a nursing home but some of us have no choice. It was in the area that I live, And my dad lives with me now. He goes back and visit staff that are still there.

I have three adult Wards residing at this facility. It may not be the best facility in the city, but there is always plenty of staff, they take the patients out on excursions all the time, whenever I call they are very helpful, very organized and seem to know the needs of each patient. In my experience, it has appeared to be clean and orderly, my Wards are happy there. I have been there several times and each time, I am greeted by staff members who appear to enjoy their jobs. They are a Medicaid-accepting facility, which is good because many folks just don't have the money to afford a more upscale facility. I have one Ward there for whom they have bent over backwards to assist in his rehabilitation (alcoholism). The staff goes above and beyond what they need to do. They have an outdoor area which is well-supervised and a security system so that those who shouldn't go out, don't. They take in a varied clientele - mostly mental health issue patients. Again, my Wards have made friends and don't call and ask to be moved to another facility. They are happy there and that's all that counts.

Places like this are almost a cliche. This facility in southeast Wichita is dreary and depressing. Folks here don't have much choice about being here. There has been some renovation, but not enough to turn things around. Patient rooms have a cold, institutional feel to them. Not much in the way of outdoor grounds. Not going to attract the best staff. Food and social activity is adequate, but consider all your options before choosing this one.