Meadowlark Hills

Meadowlark Hills is a senior care community located in Manhattan, KS. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, in-home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living for older adults in the Manhattan area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (785) 537-4610.

With 134 beds, Meadowlark Hills is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Manhattan average about 96 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 92% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Manhattan average of roughly 82%.

Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Manhattan average about 4.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2025 and recorded 5 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.1 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 49%.

The community is located in Riley County, KS.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 5/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 5/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Meadowlark Hills offers assisted living, nursing home care, in-home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type Non profit - Corporation
• Beds / units 134
• Occupancy 92%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 4.5
• Annual staff turnover 49%
• Last health inspection April 2025