Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 9700 W 62nd St, Merriam, KS 66203
- CCN
- 175123
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 85
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 2 Oct 2024. The latest survey cycle has 22 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Kansas is 8. CMS lists 10 fines with a total of $74,562 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
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 | Johnson County median | Kansas median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 35 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) | 2 Oct 2024 | 22 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 16 Feb 2023 | 8 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 6 | 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 | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 22 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Oct 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 | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | 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 | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | 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 | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | 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 | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | 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 | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
Survey cycle 2: 8 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 16 Feb 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 | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 16 Feb 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 | 24 Mar 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2021 |
| 21 Jun 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 | 22 Jul 2021 |
| 21 Jun 2021 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | F | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2021 |
| 21 Jun 2021 | 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 Jul 2021 |
| 21 Jun 2021 | 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 Jul 2021 |
| 21 Jun 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2021 |
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 Nov 2024 | Fine | $14,043 | |
| 12 Feb 2024 | Fine | $4,893 | |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Fine | $14,679 | |
| 20 Nov 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 13 Nov 2023 | Fine | $4,545 | |
| 6 Nov 2023 | Fine | $4,545 | |
| 30 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,545 | |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,545 | |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,545 | |
| 25 Sep 2023 | Fine | $13,635 |
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 | 3.01 | 3.90 | 4.07 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.39 | 0.60 | 0.71 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.72 | 0.65 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.90 | 2.70 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.77 | 3.50 | 3.60 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 50.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, Kansas median
- 47.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 28.6%
- 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 | 12.6% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.7% | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.9% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.5% | 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
- Recover-Care Merriam Gardens LLC
- Chain
- Recover-Care Healthcare (27 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRC Revenue LLC | Operational/managerial control | 28 Feb 2025 | |
| MRC SNF Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Oct 2019 | |
| Kansas SNF Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | 28 Feb 2025 | |
| MRC Revenue LLC | Adp of the snf | 4 Feb 2025 | |
| MRC SNF Management LLC | Adp of the snf | 4 Feb 2025 | |
| Rarmna Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | 28 Feb 2025 | |
| RNR Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | 28 Feb 2025 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Johnson County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Lane Health and Rehabilitation | Shawnee | 5 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 17 Nov 2025 | |
| Brookdale Rosehill | Shawnee | 5 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 10 Dec 2025 | |
| Shawnee Post Acute Rehabilitation Center | Overland Park | 2 of 5 | 9 | $28,558 | 18 Feb 2026 | |
| Garden Terrace at Overland Park | Overland Park | 1 of 5 | 24 | $91,560 | 15 May 2025 | |
| Shawnee Gardens Healthcare & Rehab Center | Shawnee | 1 of 5 | 23 | $80,905 | 18 Sep 2024 | |
| Aspen Health and Wellness | Overland Park | 1 of 5 | 20 | $92,612 | 26 Jun 2025 | |
| Westchester Village of Lenexa | Lenexa | 4 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 19 Mar 2025 | |
| The Village at Mission | Prairie Village | 2 of 5 | 16 | $14,901 | 25 Oct 2023 | |
| Claridge Court | Prairie Village | 5 of 5 | 3 | $18,028 | 14 Jan 2026 | |
| Lakeview Village | Lenexa | 4 of 5 | 8 | $27,841 | 22 Apr 2026 | |
| Delmar Gardens of Lenexa | Lenexa | 4 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 18 Mar 2026 | |
| Swan Health at Overland Park | Overland Park | 1 of 5 | 13 | $79,050 | 6 May 2025 |
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 Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center (CCN 175123). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/merriam-gardens-healthcare-rehabilitation-center-merriam-ks-175123/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 2 Oct 2024. It was a standard survey. It gave 22 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 16 Feb 2023.
- Who operates Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Recover-Care Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names MRC Revenue LLC and MRC SNF Management LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation 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.