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Life Care Center Of Burlington

Life Care Center Of Burlington is a nursing home community in Burlington, KS.

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  • Interior

    A well-organized hair salon workstation with a barber chair and mirror.
  • Outdoors

    Sign for Life Care Center of Burlington with autumn foliage in the background.
  • Building

    A single-story building with an American flag flying in front, surrounded by landscaped grounds and a parking area.
  • Architecture

    A wooden gazebo in a sunny outdoor setting, surrounded by autumn foliage.
  • Bedroom

    A clean and simple hospital room with a bed, dresser, and window.
  • Windows

    A cozy dining area with wooden floors, elegant furniture, large windows, and decorative plants.
  • Landscaping

    A suburban house with a well-maintained lawn and an American flag.
  • Pathway

    A single-story building with a flagpole and neatly landscaped grounds under a cloudy sky.
  • Exercise Equipment

    A therapy room equipped with parallel bars and fitness balls for rehabilitation exercises.

601 Cross Street, Burlington, KS 66839

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4.1 from 33 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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1 stars
7

Overall Review of Life Care Center Of Burlington

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff care is a major theme

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are attentive and treat people with dignity.

Many reviews say staff were friendly, professional, and responsive to questions and day-to-day needs. Families also describe therapists and care teams as actively involved in setting and revisiting goals during recovery. A few reviewers contrast that with issues like low morale, neglected personal care, or rude staff, but the dominant message is that people feel cared for and supported.

differentiator 7 reviews mention this

Rehab progress stands out

Rehabilitation experiences—especially therapy progress—are highlighted again and again in the reviews.

Several families describe skilled nursing and rehabilitation after falls or injury, with care teams meeting with residents and families to set goals. Multiple reviews mention therapy working “above and beyond” to help residents regain mobility and return home. The community’s nursing and medication support services also align with the kinds of recovery stays described across the reviews.

  • A therapy room equipped with parallel bars and fitness balls for rehabilitation exercises.
caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food quality gets mixed notes

Dining quality and meal timing are inconsistent across resident and family reports.

Some reviewers say the food was very good, with options beyond the standard menu, and describe it as a positive part of the stay. Others report mediocre meals or meals served at irregular times, which suggests reliability varies. The community offers restaurant-style dining and supports special dietary restrictions, but reviews still point to differences in how meals land day to day.

  • A cozy dining area with wooden floors, elegant furniture, large windows, and decorative plants.
common 6 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is called out clearly

Reviews include both praise for cleanliness and serious concerns about maintenance.

A number of reviews describe the facility as clean and well maintained, including attention to upkeep during longer stays. Others raise concerns such as poor maintenance, bed and personal-care items not being handled consistently, and areas described as dirty or neglected. Taken together, cleanliness appears to be a notable point of variation between experiences.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities and a home-like feel

Residents and families mention engaging activities that contribute to a home-like routine.

Reviews describe a steady mix of activities, including scheduled daily activities and resident or community events. Families also mention things like games, choir singing, and outings that help residents stay connected, alongside descriptions of a family-like environment. While activity participation is commonly praised, a small number of negative reviews focus more on care and staffing, which may affect day-to-day engagement for some families.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 77 resident community capacity 77 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Lamont Wesleyan Church (0.2 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (0.2 miles)
  • First Baptist Church (0.3 miles)
  • Trinity Lutheran Church (0.3 miles)
  • Burlington Bible Church (0.6 miles)
  • Burlington Baptist Bible Church (0.6 miles)
  • Christian Church of Burlington (0.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • La Hacienda (0.2 miles)
  • Jump Start (0.2 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.2 miles)
  • Pizza Hut (0.3 miles)
  • Wing Street (0.4 miles)
  • Subway (0.5 miles)
  • Bake-Ary (0.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Prescription Centre (0.3 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe (0.4 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy Lebo (15.8 miles)
  • Allegre Rexall Drugs (15.8 miles)
  • Yates Center Pharmacy (22.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Coffey County Medical Center (0.3 miles)
  • Waverly Medical Clinic (15 miles)
  • Ashley Clinic (22.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Coffey Health System (0.4 miles)
  • Coffey County Hospital (0.4 miles)
  • Coffey County Hospital Ltcu (14.8 miles)

Parks

  • Kelley Park (1.3 miles)
  • Harold Spatz Memorial Park (15.3 miles)
  • MELVERN park (21.5 miles)
  • Williamsburg City Park (24 miles)

Transportation

  • Coffey County Airport (6.4 miles)

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