Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1555 N Meridian Street, Wichita, KS 67203
- CCN
- 175274
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 106
- Residents per day
- 99
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 29 Apr 2026. The latest survey cycle has 15 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Kansas is 8. CMS lists 3 fines with a total of $46,483 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Sedgwick County median | Kansas median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 29 homes in the county, 296 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Kansas median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 29 Apr 2026 | 15 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 5 Aug 2024 | 20 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 27 | 6 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 15 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 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 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | C | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | C | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 20 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0923 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | E | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | F | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | F | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 27 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | 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 | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | 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 | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | 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 | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | 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 | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | F0807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2022 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2024 | Fine | $16,801 | |
| 5 Aug 2024 | Fine | $16,055 | |
| 5 Aug 2024 | Fine | $13,627 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Kansas median | Kansas average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.29 | 3.90 | 4.07 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.42 | 0.60 | 0.71 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.83 | 0.65 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.03 | 2.70 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.91 | 3.50 | 3.60 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 41.9%
- Nurse staff turnover, Kansas median
- 47.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 12.5%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Kansas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.7% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.6% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.8% | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.6% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.2% | 15.4% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
- Chain
- Tutera Senior Living & Health Care (25 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek Management Company LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jan 2005 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Sedgwick County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Living Via Christi Village McLean | Wichita | 5 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 14 Aug 2025 | |
| Lakepoint Wichita, LLC | Wichita | 2 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 4 Dec 2024 | |
| Wichita Presbyterian Manor | Wichita | 5 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 28 May 2025 | |
| Sandpiper Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Wichita | 4 of 5 | 9 | $16,801 | 7 Nov 2024 | |
| Homestead Health Center | Wichita | 2 of 5 | 6 | $59,829 | 14 May 2026 | |
| Via Christi Village Ridge | Wichita | 4 of 5 | 9 | $36,040 | 11 Feb 2026 | |
| Azria Health Wichita | Wichita | 3 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 25 Feb 2026 | |
| Mount St Mary | Wichita | 5 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 31 Mar 2025 | |
| Medicalodges Wichita | Wichita | 3 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 17 Nov 2025 | |
| Horizon Post Acute | Wichita | 1 of 5 | 15 | $43,188 | 3 Jun 2026 | |
| Lincoln Care and Rehab | Wichita | 1 of 5 | 6 | $40,104 | 3 Oct 2023 | |
| Rolling Hills Health and Rehab | Wichita | 3 of 5 | 10 | $39,118 | 20 Nov 2024 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center (CCN 175274). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/meridian-rehabilitation-and-health-care-center-wichita-ks-175274/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 29 Apr 2026. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 14 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 5 Aug 2024.
- Who operates Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Tutera Senior Living & Health Care. The CMS ownership file names Walnut Creek Management Company LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Kansas as a Special Focus Facility and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.