Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
1555 N Meridian St, Wichita, KS 67203
Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is a senior care community located in Wichita, KS. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Wichita area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (316) 942-8471.
Operated by Tutera Senior Living, which runs 60 communities in our directory.
With 106 beds, Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Wichita average about 80 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 93% 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 Wichita average of roughly 84%.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 15 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Wichita average about 4.0 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 42%.
The community is located in Sedgwick County, KS.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 62 problems at Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. 5 findings involved harm to a resident, including 4 that put residents in immediate danger. 9 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home 3 times, a total of $46,483.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread
Environmental
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type For profit - Individual
- Beds / units 106
- Occupancy 93%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.3
- Annual staff turnover 42%
- Last health inspection April 2026
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