Sandpiper Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Wichita, KS

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  • Interior

    A cozy lobby featuring wooden beams, elegant chandeliers, and a comfortable seating area.

  • Outdoors

    Entrance of a nursing center with flags and a prominent sign.

  • Building

    A modern building entrance featuring symmetrical architectural design.

  • Bedroom

    A well-appointed hospital room with a bed, medical equipment, and comfortable furnishings.

  • Trees

    A backyard patio with a table and chairs set, surrounded by lush greenery and a gazebo in the background.

  • Dining

    A neatly arranged dining area with tables and chairs, adorned by wall artwork and soft lighting.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped physical therapy room with modern exercise equipment.

Sandpiper Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Wichita, KS

Sandpiper Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Wichita, KS.

Information last verified:

5808 West 8Th Street North, Wichita, KS 67212

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

4.2 from 86 reviews
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Overall Review of Sandpiper Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff kindness stands out

Residents and families repeatedly describe the staff as kind and supportive.

Many reviews praise the staff for being professional, friendly, and helpful, with caregivers described as responsive and genuinely caring. A number of residents or families highlight positive day-to-day interactions, including help with therapy and encouragement. There are also a few negative reviews about specific staff members, but those complaints are limited to certain individuals rather than the whole team.

common 10 reviews mention this

Food is a frequent positive

Dining is a recurring bright spot for residents and visitors.

Several reviews say the food is delicious, with large portions and menu choices that residents enjoy. Others mention special diets being accommodated and describe meals that feel restaurant-like. A few mixed reviews still criticize food, but the overall pattern is that meals are a major part of resident satisfaction.

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Activities and therapy keep busy

Residents describe an active schedule built around activities and therapy.

Reviews frequently mention scheduled activities and day-to-day engagement, including community-run programming and planned outings. Rehab experiences are also described positively, with physical therapy called out for helping residents regain strength and mobility. Even when one reviewer says they did not personally join activities, they still describe a social environment and supportive staff interaction.

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Cleanliness is often mentioned

Many reviewers comment on the facility being clean.

Multiple reviews say the building feels clean and well maintained, with some describing it as a home-like environment. At the same time, there are also negative comments about dirt or cleanliness concerns, so cleanliness appears to vary by reviewer.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Call light delays frustrate families

Some residents and families report long waits for help after calling.

A recurring concern in the reviews is delayed response to call lights, with at least one account describing being left for extended periods. Several critiques connect slower response to unmet needs, including concerns about medication timing and assistance after push-button calls. There are also reviews that mention limited staffing, which may contribute to the delays described.

How we summarize

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

Features

Housing

  • 134 resident community capacity 134 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

  • Wichita Mid-Continent (4 miles away) Wichita Mid-Continent (4 miles away)
  • 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

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Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Rene's Restaurant (0.4 miles)
  • Bionic Burger Hamburgers (0.9 miles)
  • Taco Shop (1.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.3 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.6 miles)
  • Felipe's Restaurant (1.6 miles)
  • Cinnamon's Deli (1.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Auburn LTC Wichita (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Barney's Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Barney's Deep Discount Drugs (1.9 miles)
  • Gibson Wholesale Co. (1.9 miles)
  • Preston Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Tyler Physicians PA (1 miles)
  • Women's Healthcare (1.1 miles)
  • Comprehensive Adult Medicine (1.3 miles)
  • Renal Care Group West (1.4 miles)
  • West Wichita Family Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • West Wichita Minor Emergency (1.5 miles)
  • Lawrence W Lay (1.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Church (1.6 miles)
  • St Elizabeth Ann Seton (3.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Wesley Rehab (1.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.8 miles)
  • Riverside Cafe (2.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.4 miles)
  • Leslie Coffee Co. (3.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • HomeGrown Wichita (3.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Warren Movie Theatres (2.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Wichita Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) (3.5 miles)

Parks

  • Pawnee Prairie Nature Center (4.1 miles)

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