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Meadowlark Hills
2121 Meadowlark Road, Manhattan, KS 66502
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Meadowlark Hills is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Manhattan, Kansas, certified for 134 beds and caring for about 124 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Kansas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 16, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 22.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the Kansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 48.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Riley Co. median | Kansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 30 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 22.4 | 24.7 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.8% | 49.0% | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,278 | $8,278 | $7,960 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 296 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Kansas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 9 Apr 2025, 19 Jul 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×25 E ×3 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 20 May 2025 |
| 9 Apr 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 20 May 2025 |
| 9 Apr 2025 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2025 |
| 9 Apr 2025 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2025 |
| 9 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2021 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2021 |
| 13 Oct 2021 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2021 |
| 13 Oct 2021 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2021 |
| 13 Oct 2021 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2021 |
| 13 Oct 2021 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2021 |
| 13 Oct 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2021 |
| 13 Oct 2021 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2021 |
| 13 Oct 2021 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2021 |
| 13 Oct 2021 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 48.8%, RNs 21.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Kansas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.2% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.1% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.1% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.5% | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.2% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.6% | 15.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Manhattan Retirement Foundation Inc..
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Retirement Foundation Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/27/1988 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Riley County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardville Nursing Home | Leonardville | 55 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 18.2 | — | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Stoneybrook Retirement Community | Manhattan | 60 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 53.3 | — | 14 May 2026 |
| Via Christi Village Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan | 93 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 24.7 | $97K | 30 Apr 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Riley County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Meadowlark Hills been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kansas median is 24 per facility.
Has Meadowlark Hills been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Meadowlark Hills compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a Kansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Meadowlark Hills?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Manhattan Retirement Foundation Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Meadowlark Hills last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Apr 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Apr 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.