Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Meridian Rehabilitation And Health Care Center
1555 N Meridian Street, Wichita, KS · (316) 942-8471
- Certified beds
- 106
- Residents per day
- 91
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Tutera Senior Living & Health Care
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- February 16, 1994
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How this home got 3 stars
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in Kansas.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★+1 star
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★3 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among Kansas homes
Meridian Rehabilitation And Health Care Center carries 102 inspection points. That is fewer than 24% of Kansas's 293 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in Kansas: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–27 pts
- 4★ 27–49 pts
- 3★ 49–71 pts
- 2★ 71–114.38 pts
- 1★ over 114.38 pts
Bars show every rated home in Kansas by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
61 health citations on record since 2022. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
Harm and immediate-jeopardy citations (4)
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J
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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J
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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J
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
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G
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Everything else, by area of care
Resident Rights12E
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- D
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
- D
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- D
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.
- E
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
- E
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.
- D
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
- D
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
- D
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- E
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
- E
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.
- D
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.
Quality of Life and Care12E
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- E
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- D
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- D
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- D
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
- D
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning8E
- E
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- E
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- E
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Nutrition and Dietary7F
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- C
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- E
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- D
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- F
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- D
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Pharmacy Service5E
- D
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- E
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- D
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation4E
- E
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Infection Control3F
- F
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- E
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- D
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Environmental2E
- C
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- E
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Nursing and Physician Services2F
- F
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
- F
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Administration2F
- F
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
- F
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspection history
2026-04-29
15 health deficiencies · 12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
2024-08-05
20 health deficiencies · 21 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
2022-12-13
26 health deficiencies · 21 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 3 h 33 min of nursing staff time a day, 25 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
3 h 33 min
Kansas average
4 h 8 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 41% of nursing staff and 29% of registered nurses left in the past year, along with 1 administrator.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Fines and payment denials
$46,483 in federal fines on record over the past three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-05 | Fine | $13,627 |
| 2024-08-05 | Fine | $16,055 |
| 2024-08-05 | Fine | $16,801 |
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine6.6 pts better | 99.5% | 92.9% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine3.1 pts better | 98.0% | 94.9% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.4 pts better | 3.8% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms1.1 pts worse | 7.7% | 6.6% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight1.6 pts worse | 6.4% | 4.8% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication7.3 pts better | 16.1% | 23.4% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication1.6 pts worse | 19.3% | 17.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrainedAbout the same | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened7.4 pts better | 7.1% | 14.5% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased10.7 pts better | 6.7% | 17.4% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder1.2 pts better | 0.2% | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection2 pts better | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence5.3 pts better | 16.3% | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers0.6 pts worse | 5.0% | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine13.3 pts better | 90.4% | 77.1% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.6 pts better | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine9.7 pts better | 85.1% | 75.4% | 80.1% |
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Who owns and runs it
11 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
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| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks, Kiley | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 27 facilities |
| Brooks, Kiley | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 27 facilities |
| Gannon, Jeff | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Gannon, Jeff | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Jct Family Limited Partnership | Limited Partnership Interest · Organization | 0% | 6 facilities |
| Tutera, Dominic | Limited Partnership Interest · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Tutera, Hannah | Limited Partnership Interest · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Tutera, Joseph | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 21 facilities |
| Tutera, Joseph | Limited Partnership Interest · Individual | 0% | 21 facilities |
| Tutera, Laura | Limited Partnership Interest · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Walnut Creek Management Company LLC | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 21 facilities |
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Fire safety
54 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke18F
- F
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- F
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- F
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- D
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Emergency Preparedness10F
- F
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
- F
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
- F
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
- F
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
- F
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
- F
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
- F
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- F
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- F
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems9F
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Miscellaneous7F
- F
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- F
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- F
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- D
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Egress6F
- F
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F
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.
- F
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Services3F
- D
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Construction1F
- F
Meet other general requirements.
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