22 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)
15 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Merriam, KS
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $74,562 in total fines with 22 recent health deficiencies with 15 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
9700 W 62nd Street, Merriam, KS
(913) 384-0800
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
120
Certified beds
Average residents
74
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Recover-Care Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1981-02-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
25 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 3 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
No
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.42
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.72 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.86
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.67 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.01
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.69 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.30
All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.29
RN + LPN hours · state 1.38 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.03
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.58 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.15
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.06
Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.42
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.29
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.37
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
33%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
54%
Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
12,393
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
12.52
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9811
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
2.73
Baseline 6.17% · Performance 7.02% · Measure score 2.73 · Achievement 2.73 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
0
Performance 71.58% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.03
Baseline 3.19 hours · Performance 3.37 hours · Measure score 1.03 · Achievement 1.03 · Improvement 0.19
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.19% |
10.72%
0.5 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 64 · Observed rate 12.5% · Lower 95% interval 6.92% |
| Discharge to community | 47.25% |
50.57%
3.3 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 38 · Observed rate 31.58% · Lower 95% interval 34.12% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.92 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 97.44% |
95.27%
2.2 pts better
|
Numerator 38 · Denominator 39 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 39 |
| Discharge self-care score | 33.33% |
53.69%
20.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 27 |
| Discharge mobility score | 33.33% |
50.94%
17.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 27 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 39 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.02% |
7.12%
0.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 27 · Observed rate 11.11% · Lower 95% interval 3.86% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 144 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 5.45% |
42%
36.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 6 · Denominator 110 |
| Discharge function score | 37.04% |
56.45%
19.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 27 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 35% |
25.2%
9.8 pts better
|
Numerator 7 · Denominator 20 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.8
0.4 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 1.4 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
2.2
1.2 pts better
|
1.8
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.0 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.2% |
91.8%
5.6 pts worse
|
93.4%
7.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 87.3% · Q2 87.7% · Q3 86.5% · Q4 83.1% · 4Q avg 86.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 92.3% |
95.5%
3.2 pts worse
|
95.5%
3.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 92.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.4% |
4.4%
2 pts better
|
3.3%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 2.7% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 2.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.1% |
5.6%
3.5 pts better
|
11.4%
9.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.4% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 1.5% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.0% |
5.0%
2 pts better
|
5.4%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.8% · Q2 3.3% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.6% · 4Q avg 3.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 26.9% |
23.2%
3.7 pts worse
|
19.6%
7.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.7% · Q2 23.8% · Q3 23.8% · Q4 32.8% · 4Q avg 26.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 10.5% |
19.8%
9.3 pts better
|
16.7%
6.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.0% · Q2 11.1% · Q3 6.4% · Q4 11.6% · 4Q avg 10.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.3% |
0.0%
0.3 pts worse
|
0.1%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 18.3% |
18.4%
0.1 pts better
|
16.3%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.9% · Q2 13.2% · Q3 31.7% · Q4 9.7% · 4Q avg 18.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 18.9% |
18.8%
0.1 pts worse
|
14.9%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.7% · Q2 24.1% · Q3 22.0% · Q4 12.5% · 4Q avg 18.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.8%
1.8 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.7% |
3.1%
2.4 pts better
|
1.7%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.1% |
23.2%
1.1 pts better
|
19.8%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.3% · Q2 26.0% · Q3 23.1% · Q4 13.1% · 4Q avg 22.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.0% |
4.6%
0.4 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.5% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 7.0% · Q4 4.8% · 4Q avg 5.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 53.7% |
75.6%
21.9 pts worse
|
81.7%
28 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 37.5% · Q2 58.3% · Q3 59.5% · Q4 56.8% · 4Q avg 53.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.3% |
11.7%
1.6 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 13.3% · Observed 14.8% · Expected 12.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.2% |
2.2%
2 pts worse
|
1.6%
2.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 4.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 47.4% |
73.5%
26.1 pts worse
|
79.7%
32.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 47.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 29.3% |
23.0%
6.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
5.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 29.3% · Observed 29.6% · Expected 24.1% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)
15 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (5 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
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 2025-02-14
Fire Safety
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
Corrected 2024-11-20
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-11-20
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2024-11-20
Fire Safety
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2024-11-20
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 2024-11-20
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-11-21
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-11-21
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-11-20
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-11-21
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-11-20
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-11-21
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 2024-11-21
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-11-20
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-11-20
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-11-21
Fire Safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-04-28
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2023-04-28
Fire Safety
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2023-04-28
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-04-28
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-04-28
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-04-28
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-04-28
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-04-28
Fire Safety
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Corrected 2023-04-28
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2021-08-18
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2021-08-18
Fire Safety
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2021-08-18
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2021-08-18
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-08-18
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2021-08-18
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2021-08-18
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2021-08-18
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-08-18
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2021-08-18
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2021-08-18
Inspection history
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2024-11-04
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 2024-11-04
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-11-04
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 2024-11-04
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-11-04
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 2024-11-04
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-11-04
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 2024-11-04
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-11-04
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 2023-06-09
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2023-06-09
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-06-09
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-06-09
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-06-09
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2023-06-09
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-06-09
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-06-09
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-06-09
Health
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-06-09
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 2023-06-09
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2023-03-24
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2023-03-24
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-03-24
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 2023-03-24
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-03-24
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-03-24
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-03-24
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-03-24
Health
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2021-07-22
Health
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.
Corrected 2021-07-22
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-07-22
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2021-07-22
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 2021-07-22
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-07-22
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $14,043
Fine
Fine · fine $4,893
Fine
Fine · fine $14,679
Fine
Fine · fine $4,587
Fine
Fine · fine $4,545
Fine
Fine · fine $4,545
Fine
Fine · fine $4,545
Fine
Fine · fine $4,545
Fine
Fine · fine $4,545
Fine
Fine · fine $13,635
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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