Total health inspections
5
Kansas average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community
Senior Living Home
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community
Senior Living Home
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
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
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
Show admissions and discharges
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 home
Other
Home revenue
$39.7M
Surplus of revenue
$3.8M
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$39,699,580.00
Surplus of revenue
$3,796,514.00
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.
Leadership
Contact:
David Deubler, Director
Care Services
Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Healthcare Households, Cancer Program, Memory Program, Parkinson's Program, Vital Connections, Home Health Care, Outpatient Therapy, Physician Services, Rehabilitation Care
Religious Services
Yes
Operating Hours
Monday – 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.
Compare Senior Living around Manhattan
The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community
-6%
+24%
+59%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Manhattan
134
No
28
BAKER, LONNIE
126.3%
$22,830,199.00
$15,066,578.00
66%
117.00
5.7241
1
30
1
-6%+24%+59%1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Ascension Living Via Christi Village Manhattan
-13%
-1%
+16%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Manhattan
125
No
10
FISCHMAN, KENNA
92.5%
$13,433,522.00
$5,095,217.00
37.9%
85.60
4.5803
4
25
7
-13%-1%+16%Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Birchwood Villas
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Manhattan
-
No
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Manhattan
-
Yes
82
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1 Bed
Garden Grove Apartments
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Manhattan
-
Yes
61
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio / 1 Bed
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community
Type of care:
SNF
AL
IL
Community:
Manhattan
Bed Count:
134
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BAKER, LONNIE
CCN:
175174
Occupancy:
126.3%
Home Revenue:
$22,830,199.00
Payroll Costs:
$15,066,578.00
Payroll %:
66%
Avg Residents/Day:
117.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.7241
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
30
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-6%
-6%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+24%
+24%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+59%
+59%
Bed Options:
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Ascension Living Via Christi Village Manhattan
Type of care:
SNF
AL
IL
Community:
Manhattan
Bed Count:
125
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
FISCHMAN, KENNA
CCN:
175100
Occupancy:
92.5%
Home Revenue:
$13,433,522.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,095,217.00
Payroll %:
37.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
85.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.5803
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
4
Citations:
25
Severe Citations:
7
RN share vs State Avg:
-13%
-13%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+16%
+16%
Bed Options:
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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2.5 miles from city center
2121 Meadowlark Rd, Manhattan, KS 66502
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
327
Total Staff
303
Employees
24
Contractors
57,965
Total Hours (Quarter)
92
Avg Staff/Day
6.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 31 | 8.4 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 29 | 8.3 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 186 | 6.5 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
287 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
8 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
22 staff
4.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
3.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
4.1%
of total hours from contractors
2,391 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 5
Physical Therapy Aide: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 8
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5
Qualified Social Worker: 3
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
30
Citations per inspection
6
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
Apr 09, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Apr 09, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Apr 09, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
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.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
117
Total Residents
Medicare
17
(14.5%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
100
(85.5%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
33
Total Specialty Beds
24.6%
of Bed Capacity
33
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
24.6%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Member Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Family Council
ⓘ
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
$3,796,514
↑ ~$1.7M vs 2023
Total Payroll
$17,619,555
↑ ~$1.2M vs 2023
Profit Margin
16.6%
↑ 7.2pp vs 2023
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