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MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER

1555 N MERIDIAN STREET, WICHITA, KS 67203
Score: 25 / 100

With a score of 25/100, Meridian Rehabilitation And Health Care Center ranks in the bottom tier of Kansas nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

With 3.22 total nurse hours per resident per day, Meridian Rehabilitation And Health Care Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 58 deficiencies at Meridian Rehabilitation And Health Care Center, including 5 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.22 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.34 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.93 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.96 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.86 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.22 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

58
Total Deficiencies
Aug 4, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 53 Moderate 🔴 5 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity J
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Aug 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0742 Severity J
    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty,
    Aug 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0730 Severity F
    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    Aug 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0947 Severity F
    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
    Aug 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.9% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.8% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 21.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 10.7% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 6.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 13.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

5 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $84,501

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 25 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -8 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
106
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 4, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20