Total health inspections
5
Kansas average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Mix of rehab and long-term care
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CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community
Senior Living in Manhattan
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community
Overview of Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community
Enjoy your best years at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community, an outstanding community in Manhattan, KS, offering independent living. Featuring beautifully designed and spacious one- to three-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. A hassle-free living is also guaranteed, especially with maintenance services and convenient apartment features.
Thriving local shops and recreational spaces surround the area, providing residents with unending leisure and wellness opportunities. Residents also enjoy various dining options with delightful restaurants in the area. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its warm and welcoming environment.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
134
This home is often near full
That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Occupancy rate
126.3%
Residents per day (avg)
117
Occupancy rate
126.3%
Residents per day (avg)
117
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
37% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Private pay
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
8 - 9 months
Medicaid
18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
11 - 12 months
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$39.7M
Surplus of revenue
$3.8M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$39.7M
Surplus of revenue
$3.8M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$15.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$20.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$35.6M
51 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 28 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactDavid Deubler, Director
Accept Medicare
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Fitness Services
Massage Services
Prairie Star Restaurant
Salon
Spiritual Life
Trail System
Transportation
Specific ProgramsIndependent Living, Assisted Living, Healthcare Households, Cancer Program, Memory Program, Parkinson's Program, Vital Connections, Home Health Care, Outpatient Therapy, Physician Services, Rehabilitation Care
Religious ServicesYes
Operating HoursMonday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Exercise Programs
Types of Care at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
Medicare Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
30
Kansas average 26.9
Citations per inspection
6
Kansas average 6.07
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
28 of 30 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 30 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
Serious Health citations
1
1
11% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
29 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Apr 09, 2025
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Apr 09, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Apr 09, 2025
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Apr 09, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Apr 09, 2025
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Apr 09, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Apr 09, 2025
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Apr 09, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Senior Living around Manhattan The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
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Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
Manhattan
134
No
28
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
100.0%
-
0
Ascension Living Via Christi Village Manhattan
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
Manhattan
125
No
10
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
92.5%
Michael Fuchs
41
Birchwood Villas
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
Manhattan
-
No
1
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
-
-
0
Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
Manhattan
-
Yes
82
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
-
-
0
Garden Grove Apartments
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
Manhattan
-
Yes
61
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
-
-
0
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
327
Employees
303
Contractors
24
Staff to resident ratio
2.79:1
23% better than Kansas averageKansas average ratio: 2.27:1
Avg staff/day
92
Average shift
6.9 hours
10% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 7.7 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
57,965
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
31
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
29
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
186
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
4.1%
2,391 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 8
Physical Therapy Assistant: 5
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5
Physical Therapy Aide: 3
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 186 | 0 | 186 | 26,535 | 91 | 100% | 6.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 33 | 0 | 33 | 8,989 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 31 | 0 | 31 | 8,181 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 29 | 0 | 29 | 6,430 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3,152 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 8 | 8 | 777 | 70 | 77% | 4.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 586 | 65 | 71% | 4.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 60 | 66% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 417 | 70 | 77% | 3.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 349 | 64 | 70% | 3.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 262 | 69 | 76% | 3.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 158 | 20 | 22% | 7.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 96 | 6 | 7% | 8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 8 | 0 | 8 | 50 | 10 | 11% | 4.5 |
186 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
33 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
100%
31 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
29 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
7 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
71%
8 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
77%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
71%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
71%
1 Administrator
% of Days
68%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
66%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
77%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
70%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
76%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
22%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
7%
8 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
11%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
117 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
17 residents (14.5%)
Medicaid
100 residents (85.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family Member Group
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
CCRC
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Active Family Council
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.1
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.1
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.7
10% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 20.7
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.3%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 19.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.4%
15% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.5%
10% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 23.8%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.7%
8% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.9%
16% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.2%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 3.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.0%
38% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.8%
85% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.4%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 16.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.8%
9% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 91.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.1%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 95.5%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
32% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 75.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.7%
29% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 73.5%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$8K
81% lower than Kansas averageKansas average: $44K
Number of fines
1
59% fewer fines than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.4
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$8K
Kansas average
$44K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 3, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 3, 2025
$8K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
126.3%
↑ 7.3pp vs 2023
Net Income
$3.8M
↑ ~$1.7M vs 2023
Total Payroll
$17.6M
↑ ~$1.2M vs 2023
Profit Margin
16.6%
↑ 7.2pp vs 2023
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