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MEADOWBROOK REHABILITATION HOSPITAL Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (GARDNER, Kansas)

427 W MAIN STREET, GARDNER, Kansas 66030

Phone: 9138568747

CMS Overall:1/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
42
Avg Residents/Day
104.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Johnson
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall1/5
Health1/5
Staffing3/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityKansas AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.980.73+0.26
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.804.13-0.34
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.5/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover48.5%48%-

Health Citation History

47 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-09-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-09-16Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-16Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-16Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-16Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-16Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-16Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-16Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-16Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionD – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-16Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-16Administration DeficienciesElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-11-12Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G – Actual Harm
2024-11-12Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Environmental DeficienciesKeep all essential equipment working safely.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Resident Rights DeficienciesNotify 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2022-03-16Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-16Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-16Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-16Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-16Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-16Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-16Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

22 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-09-16Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-16Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-16Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-16Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-16Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-16Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-16Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-07Miscellaneous DeficienciesProvide a written emergency evacuation plan.L – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-04-07Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-16Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-16Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-16Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-16Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-16Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-16Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$86,954
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
3
Number of Fines
3
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-09-16Fine$22,325-
2025-04-07Fine$54,152-
2024-11-12Fine$10,477-

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