10200 W 62nd St, Merriam, KS 66203
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Merriam, KansasMedicare inspection record
About Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center brings together experienced nursing staff and therapeutic expertise to support recovery and healing in Merriam, Kansas. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation programs focus on restoring independence and quality of life during transitional care periods.
Community at a glance
Capacity
120 residents
Location
Merriam, KS
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
9700 W 62ND ST, Merriam, Kansas 66203
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on October 2, 2024, state inspectors cited 22 health deficiencies (the Kansas average is 9.5).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 1 minute with each resident a day, below the Kansas average of 4 hours 4 minutes.
Medicare fined Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center 9 times in the last three years, $60,927 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 1 minuteBelow the Kansas average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 23 minutesBelow the Kansas average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 50% |
Inspections
22 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
October 2, 2024 · Standard inspection · 22 citations
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Nov 4, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Nov 4, 2024Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Nov 4, 2024Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalCorrected Nov 4, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 4, 2024Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 4, 2024Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 4, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Nov 4, 2024Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Nov 4, 2024Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Nov 4, 2024Provide 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 4, 2024Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Nov 4, 2024Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 4, 2024Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Nov 4, 2024Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 4, 2024Notify 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 4, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 4, 2024Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 4, 2024Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 4, 2024Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Nov 4, 2024Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 4, 2024Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Nov 4, 2024
Fines and payment denials
9 fines totaling $60,927 in the last three years.
- November 5, 2024Fine: $14,043
- February 12, 2024Fine: $4,893
- January 22, 2024Fine: $14,679
- November 20, 2023Fine: $4,587
- November 13, 2023Fine: $4,545
- November 6, 2023Fine: $4,545
- October 30, 2023Fine: $4,545
- October 23, 2023Fine: $4,545
- October 17, 2023Fine: $4,545
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Recover-Care Merriam Gardens LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 120
- Average residents per day
- 85
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- February 1, 1981
- Part of a chain
- Recover-Care Healthcare, 27 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- None
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 175123
Location
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9700 W 62ND STMerriam, KS 66203
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Questions about Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
How did Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on October 2, 2024 and cited 22 health deficiencies. The Kansas average is 9.5.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 1 minute with each resident per day, including 23 minutes from registered nurses. 50% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center 9 times in the last three years, totaling $60,927.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.