MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER
MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 106-bed nursing home in WICHITA, Kansas. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1994-02-16. It averages 98.9 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER?
CMS lists 62 health-inspection deficiencies for MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER since 2022-12-13, 36 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-04-29.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2026-04-29 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E |
| 2026-04-29 | F0550, F0553, F0558, F0584, F0641, F0655, F0677, F0686, F0689, F0757 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. / Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / 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. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D |
| 2026-04-29 | F0814, F0921 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | C |
| 2026-02-02 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E |
| 2024-08-05 | F0600, F0689, F0742 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / 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 |
| 2024-08-05 | F0730, F0947, F0949 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. / Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. / Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | F |
| 2024-08-05 | F0561, F0584, F0641, F0657, F0677, F0804, F0923 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. / 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. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | E |
| 2024-08-05 | F0553, F0557, F0582, F0679, F0698, F0755, F0806 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. / Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. / Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D |
| 2023-08-07 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J |
| 2022-12-13 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G |
| 2022-12-13 | F0801, F0812, F0868, F0880 | 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. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F |
| 2022-12-13 | F0565, F0584, F0755, F0883 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. / 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. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E |
| 2022-12-13 | F0600, F0609, F0610, F0625, F0655, F0656, F0657, F0677, F0686, F0695, F0698, F0700, F0744, F0756, F0757, F0807, F0887 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / 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. / Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. / 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. / Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. / 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 |
Why was MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER fined 3 times?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-05 | Fine | $16,801 |
| 2024-08-05 | Fine | $16,055 |
| 2024-08-05 | Fine | $13,627 |
How is MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER staffed relative to the KS average?
| Measure | This facility | KS average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.28537 | 4.06686 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 41.9 | 48.1 |
| Average number of residents per day | 98.9 | 50.5 |
Who owns MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER, and what chain is it in?
MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name MERIDIAN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC and belongs to the TUTERA SENIOR LIVING & HEALTH CARE chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| CORPORATE OFFICER | BROOKS, KILEY, GANNON, JEFF | since 02/15/2022 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | WALNUT CREEK MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC, BROOKS, KILEY, GANNON, JEFF, TUTERA, JOSEPH | since 01/01/2005 |
| LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | JCT FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, TUTERA, DOMINIC, TUTERA, HANNAH, TUTERA, JOSEPH, TUTERA, LAURA | since 01/01/2005 |
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