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Nursing Home in Wichita

Meridian Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Nursing Home in Wichita

Meridian Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

1555 N. MERIDIAN STREET, WICHITA, KS 67203-1998 View map
Overview of Meridian Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
MERIDIAN REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER is located in Wichita, KS. It offers short-term rehabilitation and memory care services in a comfortable environment. The facility provides 24-hour skilled nursing care, individualized care plans, and a variety of amenities to support recovery and social engagement.

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 106

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Kansas average
Occupancy rate 84%
Residents per day 89
Occupancy rate
84%
Residents per day
89
Bed community size
106-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
84%
In line with Kansas average
Occupied beds
89 / 106
Average residents 50 per day

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Facility
StatusActive
CountySEDGWICK

Additional Licensing Details

License Number175274

Ownership & Operating Entity

Meridian Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is administrated by Rodney Close.

Owner NameCOLUMBIA PRATHER LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

9 amenities
Restaurant-Style Dining
Exercise Groups
Outdoor Therapy In The Secure Landscaped Courtyard
Barber And Beauty Salon
Daily Recreational And Therapeutic Activities
Daily Housekeeping And Laundry Services
Transportation To Appointments
Wi-Fi Throughout
Private Rooms
ActivitiesDaily recreational and therapeutic activities.
Specific Programs24-hour skilled nursing care, advanced wound care, extensive rehabilitation, medication management, hospice, individualized care plans, IV therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, memory care, pain management, post-surgical treatment, respite care, social services, exercise groups, gender-specific Alzheimer’s and dementia units, nutritious dining choices, outdoor therapy, barber and beauty salon, daily housekeeping and laundry services, transportation to appointments, Wi-Fi throughout, private rooms.
Operating HoursMonday – Friday 24 Hours, Saturday 24 Hours, Sunday 24 Hours

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining with nutritious and delicious choices.
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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.

42 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date August 14, 2024

326 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Kansas average: 100 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Meridian Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

The most recent inspection on December 30, 2019, found the facility in compliance with all regulations and no new deficiencies. Prior inspections showed recurring deficiencies related to resident care, including enteral feeding tube management, nursing staffing and leadership, medication labeling, and cleanliness of feeding equipment. Complaint investigations over the years identified issues with resident dignity, pressure ulcer prevention and treatment, fall prevention, medication errors, infection control, and staffing adequacy, with some substantiated complaints leading to enforcement actions such as denial of payment for new admissions. Enforcement remedies were noted in earlier years, particularly related to pressure ulcers and widespread deficiencies at an "F" level, but no fines or license suspensions were listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have made improvements over time, correcting previously cited deficiencies and achieving compliance in the most recent surveys.

Compare Nursing Homes around Wichita The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.

5 facilities compared · CMS & KS Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Family Health & Rehab
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.

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).

Wichita
72
85.9%
+8%
5.21
+7%
+13%
0
18
6.0
0
67
33
Axiom Healthcare Alliance, Llc
$11.2M
$4.0M
35.9%
175501
Family Health & Rehabilitation Center
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.

WICHITA
72
85.9%
+8%
5.21
+7%
+13%
0
18
6.0
0
67
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Axiom Healthcare Alliance, Llc
$11.2M
$4.0M
35.9%
175501
Center at Waterfront LLC
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.

WICHITA
80
81.4%
+2%
4.73
-50%
+2%
0
15
7.5
1
54
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Deline, Kenneth
$21.7M
$5.7M
26.4%
175564
Azria Health Wichita
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.

Wichita
70
94.0%
+18%
4.72
-26%
+2%
0
30
6.0
1
64
23
Wichita Az Opco Holdings Llc
$11.2M
$5.0M
44.5%
175563
Meridian Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
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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.

WICHITA
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Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+, Kansas resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home- level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires care level assessment.

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

Age 60+, Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$1,800/month (individual, varies).

$2,000 (individual).

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Kansas resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kansas resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kansas SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kansas resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kansas resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.