MEADOWBROOK REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (GARDNER, KS) has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, recent federal penalty status, and $98,974 in fines over the last 24 months. Staffing is 3.81 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, while quality measures are rated 3 stars.
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 3.8071.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.91
Licensed practical nurses
0.62
Nurse aides
2.27
Weekend nursing
3.50
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 53%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
19%7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.2%4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.1%3.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
1.2%2.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.3%13.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%15.4%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
30.3%30%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%2.2%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.6%12.4%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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.6%87.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—83.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
74.4%72.1%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
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $34,345 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $54,152 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $10,477 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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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
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of RECOVER-CARE HEALTHCARE · 27 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
106.8 residents on an average day (254% 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.