Meadowbrook South Campus sits in Gardner, Kansas, in a quiet neighborhood close to Prairie Highlands and not far from I-35 Logistics Park, so the area has easy access to nearby cities like Edgerton and Olathe, and the schools around here are Grand Star Elementary, Trail Ridge Middle School, and Gardner Edgerton High School, which makes the area a regular residential spot and you see families going about their lives and the average rent being about $1,875 if anyone's curious about the neighborhood. The building, built in 1976 and easy to spot with its single-story light brick structure, is a skilled nursing facility focused on long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and especially memory care for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, so you'll find a lot of specialized programs that help folks who need a safe and supportive environment.
The nurses and staff, including a Director of Nursing and an Administrator of SNF, stay on duty all the time, 24 hours a day, helping residents with all kinds of needs, from bathing and dressing to medication management and transfers, which also includes complete assistance for non-ambulatory folks or anyone having trouble moving around. There's wound care and therapy, post-surgical recovery, diabetic care, hospice, and even respite services if a family needs a short break, and psychological stabilization is part of the service for those dealing with mental health bumps, so the whole team offers a caring hand for both the physical and mental sides.
The facility stands out because it's the only Medicaid-approved inpatient brain injury rehabilitation unit in Kansas, and actually, it's just one of 14 such programs in the country, so people with brain injuries get extra help here, including inpatient acute rehab and a full brain injury unit, and therapies that cover physical, occupational, and speech challenges, which isn't something you find everywhere. There's also oxygen therapy and 24/7 respiratory care available, which means anyone who needs help breathing or special medical treatments gets constant attention. They also offer memory care services with programs for residents with cognitive challenges, so the environment feels safe and specially designed for folks struggling with memory, aiming to support both independence and safety.
All rooms come furnished and the building stays locked and supervised around the clock, and you'll find meal service in the dining room, housekeeping and laundry handled by staff, an arts room, walking paths, a garden, resident-run and community-sponsored activities, movie nights, and even an on-site barber or salon, so daily living gets a little more comfortable and full of some options for socializing and personal care. The facility takes both Medicaid and Medicare, and people who want to volunteer can help, since it's employee owned, and there's always a steady group of caretakers around.
Every resident has access to an emergency alert system, a 24-hour call system, and regular supervision, and policies like mask and face shield use, along with COVID-19 testing and temperature screening, try to keep everyone as healthy as possible. CARF accreditation marks the rehab and memory care, and while most services use English, there's a focus on making sure everyone feels comfortable and well cared for, whether staying short-term after a hospital visit or settling in long-term. While it's a for-profit operation, there's a clear focus on providing practical, thorough support, and the parking garage stays well-lit and secure if family or friends come to visit. The atmosphere here leans towards comfort, safety, and giving people a sense of community and respect.
