Meadowlark Hills
2121 Meadowlark Road, Manhattan, KS 66502 · (785) 537-4610
Non profit - Corporation · 134 certified beds
Meadowlark Hills has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2025, found 5 citations (the Kansas average is 9.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,278 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 9, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 9, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.April 9, 2025 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.April 9, 2025 · F0625 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.April 9, 2025 · F0849 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 9, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 3, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.August 6, 2024 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,278February 3, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Kansas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.51 | 4.07 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.08 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.61 | 0.65 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.82 | 2.70 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 48.8% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 134 |
| Average residents per day | 123.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Stoneybrook Retirement Community Manhattan · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Via Christi Village Manhattan, Inc Manhattan · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Leonardville Nursing Home Leonardville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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