MERRIAM GARDENS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION — Nursing Home in MERRIAM, KS
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 120 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 76.8 |
| CMS Certification Number | 175123 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.38 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.42 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
MERRIAM GARDENS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION had 22 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (October 2, 2024).
Inspection Findings — October 2, 2024
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Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2024
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Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. (Level E)Corrected — November 4, 2024
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Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2024
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Honor 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. (Level E)Corrected — November 4, 2024
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Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2024
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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. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2024
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Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2024
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Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2024
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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. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2024
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level E)Corrected — November 4, 2024
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Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (Level F)Corrected — November 4, 2024
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level E)Corrected — November 4, 2024
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Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2024
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Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2024
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Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. (Level E)Corrected — November 4, 2024
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level E)Corrected — November 4, 2024
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — November 4, 2024
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Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2024
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)Corrected — November 4, 2024
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2024
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Keep all essential equipment working safely. (Level E)Corrected — November 4, 2024
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2024
Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation is a 120-bed nursing home in Merriam, Kansas. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident day, below the Kansas average of 4.1. Its most recent inspection, in October 2024, cited 22 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The recent survey found multiple citation issues but none at the most serious level, which suggests problems that may be fixable rather than reflecting life‑threatening deficiencies. You should ask how the facility is addressing its below‑average nursing coverage and whether they’ve changed staffing or training practices to ensure residents get timely help with daily activities and that nursing aides are properly supervised.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MERRIAM GARDENS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION Medicare and Medicaid certified?
MERRIAM GARDENS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is MERRIAM GARDENS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION's CMS star rating?
MERRIAM GARDENS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at MERRIAM GARDENS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION?
MERRIAM GARDENS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION reports 3.37637 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has MERRIAM GARDENS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, MERRIAM GARDENS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION had 22 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does MERRIAM GARDENS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION have?
MERRIAM GARDENS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION has 120 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- SHARON LANE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION — 5/5 — 0.5 mi
- SHAWNEE POST ACUTE REHABILITATION CENTER — 2/5 — 1.9 mi
- BROOKDALE ROSEHILL — 3/5 — 2.0 mi
- GARDEN TERRACE AT OVERLAND PARK — 3/5 — 2.3 mi
- SHAWNEE GARDENS HEALTHCARE & REHAB CENTER — 1/5 — 2.4 mi
- ASPEN HEALTH AND WELLNESS — 1/5 — 2.6 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.