5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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.
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.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 1h 3m per day | |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 39m per day | |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 3h 5m per day | |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 16m per day | |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 3m per day | |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 46m per day |
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 29 | 100 | This facility has 71% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (29 vs. KS avg 100).↓ 71% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 5.8 | 20 | This facility has 71% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (5.8 vs. KS avg 20).↓ 71% better |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 5.8 | 3.1 | This facility has 87% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (5.8 vs. KS avg 3.1).↑ 87% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 5 | 32 | This facility has 84% fewer total inspections than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (5 vs. KS avg 32).↓ 84% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
State average N/A
State average N/A
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.
In line with State averageState average: N/A
In line with State averageState average: N/A
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
0% compared with State averageState average ratio: 0 : 0
0% compared with State averageState average: 0 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 32 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
32
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 20 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
20
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 173 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
173
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.4 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
2,556 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 173 | 0 | 173 | 25,008 | 92 | 100% | 6.4 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 39 | 0 | 39 | 9,322 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Registered Nurse | 32 | 0 | 32 | 8,022 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 0 | 20 | 7,157 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3,138 | 66 | 72% | 7.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 744 | 41 | 45% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 708 | 72 | 78% | 4.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 570 | 64 | 70% | 4.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 536 | 66 | 72% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 531 | 66 | 72% | 4.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 491 | 74 | 80% | 4.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 476 | 63 | 68% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 414 | 61 | 66% | 6.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 257 | 70 | 76% | 3.4 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 5 | 0 | 5 | 109 | 14 | 15% | 6.8 |
Includes penalties issued in 2025
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)
81% lower than State averageState average: $44K
59% fewer fines than State averageState average: 2.4
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than State averageState average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Feb 3, 2025 · $8K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 3, 2025Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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 State averageState average: 10.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.7
10% better than State averageState average: 20.7
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.3%
In line with State averageState average: 19.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.4%
15% better than State averageState average: 19.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.5%
10% better than State averageState average: 23.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.7%
8% worse than State averageState average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.9%
16% better than State averageState average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.2%
In line with State averageState average: 3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.0%
38% worse than State averageState average: 5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.8%
85% better than State averageState average: 5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.4%
In line with State averageState average: 16.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.8%
9% better than State averageState average: 91.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.1%
In line with State averageState average: 95.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
32% better than State averageState average: 75.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than State averageState average: 2.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.7%
29% better than State averageState average: 73.5%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
37% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
117Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Exercise Programs
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
New residents most often arrive under private pay (45% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 8 - 9 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
2.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Manhattan's city center to Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
| Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community | NH HC IL NC | Manhattan (Meadowlark Road) | - | 134 | - | 28 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Ascension Living Via Christi Village McLean | NH AL IL MC | Wichita (Indian Hills) | - | 95 | - | 47 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Ascension Living Via Christi Village Manhattan | NH AL IL | Manhattan (Willow Grove Road) | - | 129 | - | 10 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Claridge Court | NH IL | Prairie Village (Prairie Hills) | - | 45 | A+ | 64 | - |
| Cumbernauld Village Inc | NH AL IL NC RC | Winfield | - | 42 | - | 78 | - |
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community is in the Meadowlark Road neighborhood of Manhattan.
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community has a walk score of 28. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community's occupancy is 126.3%.
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community is registered as a non-profit in KS.
Yes — there are 7 photos of Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in the photo gallery on this page.
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community is located at 2121 Meadowlark Rd, Manhattan, KS 66502.
(785) 537-4610 will put you in contact with the team at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community.
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