MERIDIAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER
1555 N MERIDIAN STREET, WICHITA, KS 67203 · CCN 175274
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Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 106
- Avg residents/day
- 99.1
- Phone
- 3169428471
Inspection history vs Kansas & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Kansas avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-08-05 | 20 | 10.1 | 9.5 | +9.9 worse |
| 2 | 2022-12-13 | 26 | 9.9 | 9.8 | +16.1 worse |
| 3 | 2021-04-22 | 12 | 7.2 | 9.3 | +4.8 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 5 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Nursing and physician services | 2 |
| Resident rights | 5 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Administration | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.22 | 44.3% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.34 | 25.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.59 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $84,501
- Number of fines
- 5
- Number of penalties
- 5
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- TUTERA SENIOR LIVING & HEALTH CARE
- Facilities in chain
- 25
- Chain avg overall
- 2.20 / 5
Inspection citations (58)5 immediate jeopardy1 actual harm
- DF0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.2024-08-05 · Health · corrected 2024-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2024-08-05 · Health · corrected 2024-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2024-08-05 · Health · corrected 2024-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2024-08-05 · Health · corrected 2024-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2024-08-05 · Health · corrected 2024-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-08-05 · Health · corrected 2024-07-23
Immediate jeopardy
- EF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-08-05 · Health · corrected 2024-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-08-05 · Health · corrected 2024-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-08-05 · Health · corrected 2024-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2024-08-05 · Health · corrected 2024-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-08-05 · Health · corrected 2024-07-02
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-08-05 · Health · corrected 2024-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2024-08-05 · Health · corrected 2024-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0742Provide 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.2024-08-05 · Health · corrected 2024-07-23
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-08-05 · Health · corrected 2024-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-08-05 · Health · corrected 2024-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2024-08-05 · Health · corrected 2024-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0923Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.2024-08-05 · Health · corrected 2024-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.2024-08-05 · Health · corrected 2024-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.2024-08-05 · Health · corrected 2024-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-08-07 · Health · corrected 2023-07-27
Immediate jeopardy
- JF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-06-19 · Health · corrected 2023-07-05
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2023-05-31 · Health · corrected 2023-06-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2023-05-31 · Health · corrected 2023-06-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-03-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0625Notify 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.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-22
Actual harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-03-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0700Try 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.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-03-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0887Educate 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.2022-12-13 · Health · corrected 2023-03-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor 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.2021-04-22 · Health · corrected 2021-05-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2021-04-22 · Health · corrected 2021-05-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2021-04-22 · Health · corrected 2021-05-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2021-04-22 · Health · corrected 2021-05-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2021-04-22 · Health · corrected 2021-05-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2021-04-22 · Health · corrected 2021-05-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2021-04-22 · Health · corrected 2021-05-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-04-22 · Health · corrected 2021-05-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUTERA, JOSEPH | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 15% | 2005-01-01 |
| TUTERA INVESTMENTS, LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | 2005-01-01 |
| TUTERA, DOMINIC | Individual | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2005-01-01 |
| TUTERA, HANNAH | Individual | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2005-01-01 |
| TUTERA, JOSEPH | Individual | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2005-01-01 |
| TUTERA, LAURA | Individual | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2005-01-01 |
| WALNUT CREEK MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2005-01-01 |
| BROOKS, KILEY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-02-15 |
| GANNON, JEFF | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-02-15 |
| TUTERA, JOSEPH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2005-01-01 |
| BROOKS, KILEY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2013-06-01 |
| JCT FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2013-11-20 |
| GANNON, JEFF | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-02-15 |
| JCT FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | Organization | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2005-01-01 |
Other facilities in WICHITA
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| CARITAS CENTER, INC | ★★★★★ | 22 |
| MOUNT ST MARY | ★★★★★ | 24 |
| LARKSFIELD PLACE | ★★★★★ | 80 |
| REGENT PARK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE | ★★★★★ | 84 |
| WICHITA PRESBYTERIAN MANOR | ★★★★☆ | 50 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.