Meadowlark Hills
2121 Meadowlark Road · Manhattan, KS · 66502 · 7855374610
134 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.78 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.05 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.27 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,278 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
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.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F April 9, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
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.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G February 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 19, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2021
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 28, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected October 28, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2021
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 28, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2021
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 28, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 3, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175174 · certified since May 27, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.