Nursing homes › Kansas › Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
9700 W 62Nd St, Merriam, KS 66203 · 9133840800 · 120 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Recover-Care Healthcare, a group operating 27 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 2.4/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 1 facilities on the Special Focus list, $838,372 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.01 (Kansas median: 3.94). RN hours: 0.39. Weekend total: 2.77. Nursing staff turnover: 50%.
All-time on record: 36 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-02 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Health | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-02 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-02 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-02 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-02 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-02 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-02 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-02 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-02 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-02 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-02 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-02 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-02 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-02 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-02 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-02 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-02 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-02 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-02 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-02 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-02 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2023-02-16 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-24 |
| 2023-02-16 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-24 |
| 2023-02-16 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-24 |
| 2023-02-16 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-24 |
| 2023-02-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-24 |
| 2023-02-16 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-24 |
| 2023-02-16 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-24 |
| 2023-02-16 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-24 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-05 | Fine | $14,043 |
| 2024-02-12 | Fine | $4,893 |
| 2024-01-22 | Fine | $14,679 |
| 2023-11-20 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-11-13 | Fine | $4,545 |
| 2023-11-06 | Fine | $4,545 |
| 2023-10-30 | Fine | $4,545 |
| 2023-10-23 | Fine | $4,545 |
| 2023-10-17 | Fine | $4,545 |
| 2023-09-25 | Fine | $13,635 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRC REVENUE LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/28/2025 |
| MRC SNF MANAGEMENT LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2019 |
| CHANCE, JOLIE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/28/2025 |
| SECK, CAMERON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/05/2024 |
| WELKER, SHARON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/28/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 175123. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.