Orchard Gardens in Wichita, KS

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Orchard Gardens in Wichita, KS

Orchard Gardens is a nursing home community in Wichita, KS.

Information last verified: April 8, 2026

1600 South Woodlawn Boulevard, Wichita, KS 67218

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

2.4 from 36 reviews

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Overall Review of Orchard Gardens

common 6 reviews mention this

Staff warmth and responsiveness

Many residents and families describe staff as friendly, helpful, and genuinely caring.

Several reviews highlight staff members who are helpful and attentive to residents, with caregivers described as professional and kind. A number of families also mention improvements to the day-to-day experience, crediting the team’s effort as the change continues. That said, other reviews contrast strongly with this view, describing serious neglect and operational problems.

common 5 reviews mention this

New management driving improvements

Multiple reviews point to better operations after new administration.

A cluster of reviews describes noticeable improvement in the facility’s look and overall feel, along with better care under newer administration and management. These comments suggest changes occurred over the past couple of months, not all at once. Other reviews still raise severe concerns, so improvements described by some reviewers are not universally reflected across all experiences.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and pest problems

Several reviews describe poor cleanliness, including pests and foul odors.

Some reviews describe unsanitary conditions with roaches and mice, along with unpleasant odors reported during visits. One review also mentions conditions such as mice and roaches during a family visit, reinforcing the consistency of the cleanliness complaint. Other negative reviews tie these problems to broader concerns about care quality and facility upkeep.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Staffing shortages affect care

Reviews mention being short-staffed, which can limit attention to residents.

Two reviews specifically call out staffing as a problem, including claims of being short-staffed. One review also connects short staffing to neglect-like outcomes, while another focuses on the staffing shortage and facility readiness. In contrast, some reviewers still describe helpful staff, so experiences appear mixed.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Medication and prescription problems

Residents and families report medication and prescription errors.

Several reviews describe issues with medications, including prescriptions not being sent, medications being missed, and medications being handled incorrectly. One reviewer reports a case of overmedication and a fall-related outcome, while another describes a longer period of medication mix-ups. These concerns appear alongside broader complaints about care consistency and follow-through.

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Concerns about money and charges

Some reviews raise serious concerns about missing funds and billing accuracy.

A few reviews describe money disappearing, difficulty getting receipts, and dissatisfaction with how resident funds were handled. Separate comments also allege inappropriate charges involving Medicare and Medicaid. One negative review additionally describes resident activities being removed in a way that the reviewer felt was linked to misused funds.

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Food and dining complaints

Multiple reviews complain about food availability and food quality.

Some reviews say residents were not getting food, while others describe meals as nasty or not consistent. One reviewer also reports that food and other basic needs were frequently lacking. These dining complaints align with concerns raised elsewhere about care follow-through.

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Features

Housing

93 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

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

Transportation

Wichita Mid-Continent (9 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

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

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

Walgreens (0.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
Walgreens (2.8 miles)
Walgreens (3 miles)
Broadway Pharmacy (4 miles)
Health Mart Pharmacy (4 miles)

Restaurants

Sonic Drive-In (0.8 miles)
Meddy's (0.9 miles)
Bubba's 33 (1.3 miles)
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (1.4 miles)
Sapporo Japanese Sushi Restaurant (1.5 miles)
The Hill Bar & Grill (1.8 miles)
McDonald's (1.9 miles)

Physicians

Allergy & Asthma Center (1 miles)
Midwest Surgical Pa (1.6 miles)
Kansas Professional Anesthesia & Pain Management (1.8 miles)
Holloway Kevin B MD (1.9 miles)
Dr Mark Weeks Office (1.9 miles)
Isight Optometry (1.9 miles)
Grene Vision Group (2.3 miles)

Hospitals

Ltac Of Wichita (1.2 miles)
Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital (2.9 miles)
Via Christi Clinic on Emporia (4.5 miles)

Parks

Air Park (1.9 miles)
College Hill Park (2.1 miles)
Edgemoor Park (2.5 miles)
Herman Hill Park (4.3 miles)

Cafes

Il Primo Espresso Caffe (2.1 miles)
Panera Bread (2.8 miles)
Starbucks (4.2 miles)

Places of Worship

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (2.3 miles)
Saint Marks Church of God in Christ (2.8 miles)
St Thomas Aquinas (3 miles)
World Impact (3.4 miles)
Crossroads Baptist Church (3.7 miles)
Galilee Church of God in Christ (4.5 miles)

Transportation

Beech Factory Airport (BEC) (3.3 miles)

Theaters

Regal Warren Old Town (4.1 miles)
Regal Warren East (4.3 miles)

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