Manhattan, KS

Meadowlark Hills

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $8,278 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2121 Meadowlark Road, Manhattan, KS

(785) 537-4610

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

134

Certified beds

Average residents

118

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1988-05-27

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.11

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.71

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.30

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.41

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

31%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

47%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.3
1.8
0.5 pts better
1.9
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.1
2.2
1.1 pts better
1.8
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.8%
91.8%
8 pts better
93.4%
6.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.1%
95.5%
3.6 pts better
95.5%
3.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.1%
4.4%
0.3 pts better
3.3%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.5%
5.6%
5.1 pts better
11.4%
10.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.4%
5.0%
0.4 pts worse
5.4%
About the same
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 22.1%
23.2%
1.1 pts better
19.6%
2.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.6%
19.8%
3.2 pts better
16.7%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 15.2%
18.4%
3.2 pts better
16.3%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 16.6%
18.8%
2.2 pts better
14.9%
1.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.3%
1.8%
0.5 pts better
1.0%
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.7%
3.1%
0.4 pts better
1.7%
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 21.7%
23.2%
1.5 pts better
19.8%
1.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.5%
4.6%
1.1 pts better
5.1%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
75.6%
24.4 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 7.5%
11.7%
4.2 pts better
12.0%
4.5 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
2.2%
2.2 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.7%
73.5%
21.2 pts better
79.7%
15 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 16.2%
23.0%
6.8 pts better
23.9%
7.7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-09 · Fire 2025-04-09

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-07-19 · Fire 2023-07-19

16 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-10-13 · Fire 2021-10-13

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-05-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-05-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-05-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2025-05-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-19

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-08-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-19

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-08-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-19

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-08-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-19

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-08-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-13

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2021-12-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-13

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-12-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-13

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2021-12-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-13

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2021-12-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-13

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2021-12-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-13

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2021-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-13

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2021-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-13

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2021-12-13

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-05-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2025-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F849 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-20

G · Actual harm 2025-02-03

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-01-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-06

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2024-08-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-19

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-19

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2023-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-19

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-19

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2023-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-19

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-19

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-19

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-19

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-19

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-19

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-19

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2023-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-19

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2023-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-19

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-19

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-13

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2021-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-13

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2021-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-13

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2021-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-13

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2021-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-13

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2021-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-13

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2021-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-13

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2021-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-13

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2021-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-13

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2021-10-28

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$8,278 2025-02-03

Fine

Fine · fine $8,278

Fine

Ownership

Baker, Lonnie

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2014-06-30
Manhattan Retirement Foundation Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 3 facilities 1988-05-27
Nelson, Christopher

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2014-06-30

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