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MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER

Grade D 62/100 composite score

For profit - CorporationAbuse Citation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
1/5
Quality
5/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

106

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$84,501

Last Survey

N/A

1555 N MERIDIAN STREET, WICHITA, KS 67203
3169428471

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.38h
LPN
1.03h
CNA
2.18h
Total
3.59h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

JCT FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Nov 2013

TUTERA INVESTMENTS, LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2005

10%

TUTERA, JOSEPH

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2005

15%

JCT FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

OrganizationLIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2005

TUTERA, DOMINIC

IndividualLIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2005

TUTERA, HANNAH

IndividualLIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2005

TUTERA, JOSEPH

IndividualLIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2005

TUTERA, LAURA

IndividualLIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2005

WALNUT CREEK MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2005

BROOKS, KILEY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Feb 2022

GANNON, JEFF

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Feb 2022

TUTERA, JOSEPH

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2005

BROOKS, KILEY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2013

GANNON, JEFF

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Feb 2022

Penalties & Fines (5)

$84,501total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Aug 5, 2024Fine$13,627
Aug 5, 2024Fine$16,055
Aug 5, 2024Fine$16,801
Aug 7, 2023Fine$15,593
May 31, 2023Fine$22,425

Health Inspection Deficiencies (58)

August 5, 2024Health20 deficiencies3 severe
0561EMinimal harm, Pattern

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 3, 2024
0582DMinimal harm, Isolated

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 3, 2024
0584EMinimal harm, Pattern

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 3, 2024
0641EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 3, 2024
0657EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 3, 2024
0677EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 3, 2024
0679DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 3, 2024
0698DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 3, 2024
0730FMinimal harm, Widespread

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 3, 2024
0804EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 3, 2024
0806DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 3, 2024
0923EMinimal harm, Pattern

Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 3, 2024
0947FMinimal harm, Widespread

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 3, 2024
0949FMinimal harm, Widespread

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 3, 2024
0553DMinimal harm, Isolated

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 3, 2024
0557DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 3, 2024
0600JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 23, 2024
0689JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 2, 2024
0742JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 23, 2024
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 3, 2024
August 7, 2023Health1 deficiency1 severe
0689JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 27, 2023
June 19, 2023Health1 deficiency1 severe
0760JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 5, 2023
May 31, 2023Health2 deficiencies
0622DMinimal harm, Isolated

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 1, 2023
0636DMinimal harm, Isolated

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 1, 2023
December 13, 2022Health26 deficiencies1 severe
0565EMinimal harm, Pattern

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 22, 2023
0584EMinimal harm, Pattern

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 22, 2023
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 22, 2023
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 22, 2023
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2023
0625DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 22, 2023
0655DMinimal harm, Isolated

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 22, 2023
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 22, 2023
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 22, 2023
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 22, 2023
0686DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 22, 2023
0689GActual harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 22, 2023
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 22, 2023
0698DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2023
0700DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 22, 2023
0744DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 22, 2023
0755EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 22, 2023
0756DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 22, 2023
0757DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2023
0801FMinimal harm, Widespread

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.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 22, 2023
0807DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 22, 2023
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 22, 2023
0868FMinimal harm, Widespread

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 22, 2023
0880FMinimal harm, Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 22, 2023
0883EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 22, 2023
0887DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2023
April 22, 2021Health8 deficiencies
0578DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 14, 2021
0583EMinimal harm, Pattern

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 14, 2021
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 14, 2021
0686DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 14, 2021
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 14, 2021
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected May 14, 2021
0759DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected May 14, 2021
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected May 14, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER?

MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER in WICHITA, Kansas has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 62 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER?

MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER have?

MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER has 58 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). This facility has abuse citations on record. View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER been fined?

Yes. MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER has $84,501 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 5 penalties.

How many beds does MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER have?

MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER has 106 certified beds with approximately 99 current residents (93% occupancy). The facility is located at 1555 N MERIDIAN STREET, WICHITA, Kansas 67203. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.