Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital
427 W Main Street · Gardner, KS · 66030 · 9138568747
42 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Recover-Care Healthcare Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $98,974 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$98,974 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.81 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.91 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $98,974 |
Inspection citations (47 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 16, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 16, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025
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 October 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 16, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 16, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 16, 2025
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 October 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 16, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C September 16, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Administration
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Actual harm · G November 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 7, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024 · found via complaint
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 March 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 16, 2025 | Fine | $34,345 |
| April 7, 2025 | Fine | $54,152 |
| November 12, 2024 | Fine | $10,477 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175130 · certified since August 26, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.