Lone Tree Retirement Community, LLC

Overview of Lone Tree Retirement Community

John Brand administers Lone Tree Retirement Community, a 45-bed skilled nursing facility operating as the long-term care unit of Meade District Hospital in Meade, Kansas. Serving as a public hospital district resource for Meade County, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid to provide 24-hour clinical nursing and rehabilitation services.

The campus delivers intensive medical oversight, averaging four hours and 36 minutes of daily nursing care per resident, which includes dedicated registered nurse and licensed practical nurse coverage. The clinical program provides physical, respiratory, speech, cardiac, and pulmonary therapies, alongside on-site wound care, audiology, and optometry.

Accommodations consist of studio and semi-private suites featuring individual climate controls and emergency response hardware, supplemented by family-style dining and a no-pets policy. The area is moderately walkable, carrying a walkability score of 53 out of 100.

Prospective representatives and family members looking into comprehensive clinical care can contact the Meade administrative office to verify current suite availability and entry criteria.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 45 Rank #151 / 223Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 151st out of 223 homes we track in Kansas for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Kansas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #143 / 352Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 143rd out of 352 homes we track in Kansas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Kansas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
53 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #140 / 203Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th out of 203 homes we track in Kansas for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Kansas average, with its Statewide rank out of 203. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
73% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Kansas average: 79.5%
Occupied beds
33 / 45

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 28, 2025
CountyMeade
License Number17

Ownership & Operating Entity

Lone Tree Retirement Community, LLC is legally operated by Lone Tree Retirement Community, LLC, and administered by John Brand.

Owner NameMeade District Hospital

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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Inspection History

In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.

Since 2012 · 14 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 121 deficiencies 35 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Kansas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2012 vs. Kansas state average
Overall vs. KS average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Kansas average:
• Total deficiencies (12% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Kansas average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (16% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityKS Averagevs. KS Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 121108 This facility has 12% more total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (121 vs. KS avg 108).↑ 12% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.54.18 This facility has 16% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (3.5 vs. KS avg 4.18).↓ 16% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityKS Averagevs. KS Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 3524 This facility has had 46% more total inspections than the Kansas average (35 vs. KS avg 24). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 46% more

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Meade's city center to Lone Tree Retirement Community, LLC's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the KS Dept. for Aging & Disability Services (KDADS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lone Tree Retirement Community, LLC

Who is the owner of Lone Tree Retirement Community, LLC?

Lone Tree Retirement Community, LLC is legally operated by Meade District Hospital, and administered by John Brand.

Is Lone Tree Retirement Community, LLC in a walkable area?

Lone Tree Retirement Community, LLC has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Lone Tree Retirement Community, LLC?

According to KS state health department records, Lone Tree Retirement Community, LLC's license number is 17.

What is the occupancy rate at Lone Tree Retirement Community, LLC?

Lone Tree Retirement Community, LLC's occupancy is 73%.

Are pets allowed at Lone Tree Retirement Community, LLC?

No, Lone Tree Retirement Community, LLC has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Lone Tree Retirement Community, LLC?

John Brand is the administrator of Lone Tree Retirement Community, LLC.

How many beds does Lone Tree Retirement Community, LLC have?

Lone Tree Retirement Community, LLC has 45 beds.

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