Meadowlark Hills
Manhattan, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175174) · 134 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,278
Phone: (785) 537-4610 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Meadowlark Hills has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Meadowlark Hills reports 4.51 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.8%.
Meadowlark Hills has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,278.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Meadowlark Hills is a non-profit nursing home in Manhattan, Kansas (Riley County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 27, 1988. The facility maintains 134 certified beds with an average of 123.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Meadowlark Hills holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels average 4.51 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for Meadowlark Hills, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which identifies homes with a history of serious, persistent quality issues placed under increased federal oversight.
There is no indication of an ownership change in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
This profile is built entirely from CMS Care Compare data as reported for Meadowlark Hills; families should confirm current details directly with Medicare Care Compare or the facility, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Meadowlark Hills has an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Meadowlark Hills is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.51 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,278.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for Meadowlark Hills, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Meadowlark Hills has 134 certified beds with an average of 123.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Meadowlark Hills was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 27, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Meadowlark Hills scores 5, 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 7855374610 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7855374610 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data for Meadowlark Hills at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175174?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.