Meridian Rehabilitation And Health Care Center
Wichita, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175274) · 106 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $46,483
Phone: (316) 942-8471 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Meridian Rehabilitation And Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Meridian Rehabilitation And Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.9%.
Meridian Rehabilitation And Health Care Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $46,483.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Meridian Rehabilitation And Health Care Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since February 1994. It maintains 106 certified beds with an average daily census of 98.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Meridian holds an overall star rating of 3, matching the Kansas state average of 3.11. This overall score is composed of four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measure rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.9%.
On penalties: CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $46,483.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
Meridian is part of the Tutera Senior Living & Health Care chain, which operates 25 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the same operator throughout the reporting period.
No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the supplied CMS data for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility or on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and staffing figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Meridian has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 41.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $46,483.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Meridian has 106 certified beds with an average of 98.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Tutera Senior Living & Health Care chain, which operates 25 facilities with an average rating of 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 16, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (3 stars), which combine into the overall score of 3 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3169428471 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3169428471 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175274?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.