Occupancy rate
84%
Higher than the Kansas average: 79.5%Meridian Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Nursing Home in Wichita
Meridian Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Nursing Home in Wichita
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
| Staff type | Hours / day | 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.
| 20m per day | ▼ 53% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m 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.
| 56m per day | ▲ 40% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 52m 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.
| 1h 58m per day | ▼ 27% State avg: 2h 41m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
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.
| 2h 51m per day | ▼ 20% State avg: 3h 35m per day · National avg: 3h 26m 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.
| 5m per day | ▲ 150% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
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.
| 13m per day | ▼ 57% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
106-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the Kansas average: 79.5%Occupied beds
89 / 106
Average residents
50 per day
Facility TypeNursing Facility
StatusActive
CountySedgwick
License Number175274
Meridian Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is administrated by Rodney Close.
Owner NameCOLUMBIA PRATHER LLC
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
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, hospice, IV therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, pain management, post-surgical treatment, gender-specific Alzheimer’s and dementia units, nutritious dining choices, outdoor therapy
Operating HoursMonday – Friday 24 Hours, Saturday 24 Hours, Sunday 24 Hours
Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining with nutritious and delicious choices.
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
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
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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.
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Meridian Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is located in WICHITA, Kansas.
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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
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Compare Nursing Homes around Wichita The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
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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 (The Dell) | 72 | 85.9% | +8% | 5.21 | +7% | +13% | 0 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 67 | 33 | Axiom Healthcare Alliance, Llc | $13.3M | $4.0M | 30.3% | 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 | - | Axiom Healthcare Alliance, Llc | $13.3M | $4.0M | 30.3% | 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 | - | Deline, Kenneth | $24.5M | $5.7M | 23.4% | 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 (Willo-Esque) | 70 | 94.0% | +18% | 4.72 | -26% | +2% | 0 | 30 | 6.0 | 1 | 64 | 23 | Wichita Az Opco Holdings Llc | $11.2M | $5.0M | 44.4% | 175563 | ||||
| Meridian Rehabilitation & Health Care 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 | 106 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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