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MEADOWBROOK REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

GARDNER, KS · Medicare-certified · 42 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall

MEADOWBROOK REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (GARDNER, KS) has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a recent federal penalty plus $98,974 in fines over the last 24 months. Staffing is 3.73 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, while staffing and quality measures are both 3 stars.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.7291 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: September 16, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $98,974recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7291.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.90
Licensed practical nurses
0.60
Nurse aides
2.24
Weekend nursing
3.35

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 39%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

15.2%12%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

4%3.1%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

2.5%1.9%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%0%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

0%3.4%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

4.9%12.5%Worsening

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

13.4%21.2%Worsening

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

31.9%26.7%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%0%No change

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%1.8%Worsening

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

21.8%17.3%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

0%1.2%Worsening

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

96%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

92.9%86.6%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

83.5%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

82.2%68.8%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G

The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited September 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F

The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: F

The home failed to keep residents’ personal and medical records private and confidential. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 583 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $34,345 was recorded.

  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.

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  4. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $54,152 was recorded.

  5. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $10,477 was recorded.

  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  7. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 22 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $98,974 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Sep 16, 2025

    $34,345
  • Federal fine

    Apr 7, 2025

    $54,152
  • Federal fine

    Nov 12, 2024

    $10,477

Operator & ownership

Recent ownership change · Mar 16, 2020

Now operated by Recover-care Meadowbrook Rehabilitation LLC, previously Pinnacle Health Facilities Xviii LP.

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of RECOVER-CARE HEALTHCARE · 27 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
106.4 residents on an average day (253% of 42 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 42 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.