Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

    1555 N Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS 67203
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate care, clean bright facility

    I'm very pleased with the care my relative received - compassionate, patient staff who went above and beyond, clear communication with family, and excellent nursing and therapy. The facility is clean and bright, meals were pleasing, and small thoughtful touches (morning coffee/hot chocolate) made a difference; hospice and discharge coordination were handled smoothly. I felt supported and grateful and would recommend this welcoming, personalized place.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.67·(75)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.4
    • Staff

      3.6
    • Meals

      3.6
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      1.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate and supportive nursing staff
    • Attentive and dedicated CNAs
    • Skilled physical and occupational therapy program
    • Proactive social work and discharge-planning support
    • Engaging, varied activity program
    • Enthusiastic and flexible dietary team
    • Helpful and informative admissions staff
    • Friendly front-desk and reception personnel
    • Personalized family communication and care coordination
    • Comfortable rooms and some clean, bright units
    • Volunteer involvement and community-oriented events
    • Accessible courtyard and outdoor spaces
    • Strong teamwork among clinical and support staff
    • Efforts by leadership to improve operations

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and reliance on agency personnel
    • Medication-management and administration control weaknesses
    • Delays in staff responsiveness and call-light follow-up
    • Inconsistent bathing and ADL assistance schedules
    • Housekeeping and sanitation variability with pest-control concerns
    • Laundry and personal-property handling deficiencies
    • Maintenance and supply-continuity gaps, especially on weekends
    • Variable staff professionalism and communication tone
    • Weak grievance escalation and administrative responsiveness
    • Gaps in specialty-referral follow-through (e.g., neurology)
    • Safety-practice weaknesses in transfers and toileting setups
    • Inconsistent meal availability and portioning on weekends

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewers describe a facility with notable strengths in rehabilitative care, interpersonal caregiving, and activities, alongside recurring operational shortcomings. Positively, many families praised the therapy program (PT/OT), individualized rehabilitation plans, and staff who demonstrate compassion and persistence in helping residents regain function. Several accounts highlight effective discharge planning, strong social-work engagement, and an activity calendar that includes group games, holiday events, and community-style outings. Admissions and front-desk staff are frequently described as helpful in matching residents to appropriate services, and volunteers and communal outdoor spaces contribute to a welcoming atmosphere for some residents.

    Clinical care evaluations are mixed. There are consistent commendations for nurses and CNAs who provide attentive, skilled bedside care; however, reviews also raise concerns about medication administration processes, missed medications at times, and inconsistent wound-care follow-up including worsening pressure injuries in isolated cases. Families report variability in the timeliness of assistance with activities of daily living — bathing and toileting schedules appear inconsistent — and some reviewers described safety-related lapses in transfers and toileting setups. Additionally, there are indications of limited follow-through for specialty referrals in some situations.

    Operationally, staffing levels and workforce stability are recurring themes. Several reviewers cite understaffing on specific units, heavy nurse-to-resident ratios, and reliance on agency staff that can lead to uneven service quality and communication. This staffing pressure appears linked to delayed responses to call lights, slow completion of care tasks, and intermittent lapses in housekeeping and laundry services. Personal-property handling and inventory controls are another area of concern; there are allegations of missing clothing and inconsistent laundry return practices, and families recommend clarifying property-management policies before admission.

    Dining and facilities feedback is heterogeneous. Many reviewers praised the dietary staff for accommodating preferences, offering flexible menu options, and providing thoughtful gestures. Conversely, others report inconsistent meal availability, small portions or shortages on weekends, and periodic stockouts. Facility appearance and cleanliness comments are also mixed: some describe clean, bright rooms and pleasant common areas, while others note sanitation concerns, odor issues in particular areas, pest-control and maintenance backlogs, and uneven housekeeping performance.

    Leadership and responsiveness exhibit both positive and negative impressions. Several accounts commend specific leaders and note recent management initiatives, visible improvements, and open communication from social workers and administrative staff. At the same time, other families describe poor follow-up on grievances, slow administrative responses, and inconsistent enforcement of facility processes. There are also a small number of serious allegations regarding missing personal items; these raise concerns about property controls and escalation procedures.

    Overall pattern: experiences appear polarized. Many families report high-quality, compassionate care and strong rehabilitation outcomes, while others encounter operational gaps tied to staffing, medication oversight, housekeeping, and management responsiveness. Prospective residents and families would benefit from a focused tour and direct questions about unit staffing ratios, medication administration practices, wound care protocols, laundry/property procedures, weekend meal coverage, and how the facility handles grievances and specialty referrals. These targeted inquiries can help clarify whether the facility’s strengths align with an individual’s care needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is located at 1555 N Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS, 67203.

    About Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

    Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center sits at 1555 North Meridian Avenue in the Indian Hills Riverbend neighborhood of Wichita, Kansas, in a building built back in 1966, and it's one of those larger facilities with 106 certified beds and an average of about 91 residents each day, offering health care services, nursing care, long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, respite care, dementia care, hospice care, home health, and even at-home care, all managed by Walnut Creek Management Company LLC and affiliated with Tutera Senior Living & Health Care, so if someone's looking for all kinds of care under one roof, that's what you get, and yes, they've got speech, physical, and occupational therapy, plus medication management and wound care as part of their regular lineup. The place tries to fit personal needs, planning rehab or recovery goals to help folks stay as independent as possible, and they do have things like 24-hour staff, a Medical Director, on-site medical professionals, and nurse staffing at 3.47 hours per resident per day, though that number's a bit lower than the state average, and they do have more nurse turnover too, about 61.8%, which is higher than most places around here.

    Residents have plenty of lifestyle features to fill the days, including a fitness center, activity spots, a theater room for movies or gatherings, an outdoor patio, walking paths, a salon and barber, and even pet-friendly spots-plus, Wi-Fi in rooms and room service, which folks seem to appreciate, along with in-house meals made to fit dietary needs and encourage eating good, nutritious food. On top of that, Meridian has a bunch of options for private rooms, multiple floor plans, and gathering places for recreation, social events, and exercise groups, and it's not hard to find someone participating in therapy or one of the recreational programs. Management's been pretty steady since 2005 with folks like Kiley Brooks and Jeff Gannon coming on in 2022, though reports show a higher-than-average number of citations; there've been 59 total deficiencies in recent inspection reports, with serious issues cited like failing to provide needed treatment for mental disorders or trauma, and not always protecting residents from all types of abuse-both marked as immediate jeopardy to health or safety, so these things should be considered by families. There's also been four infection-related deficiencies, showing some trouble with infection prevention, so if that's a concern, it's good to look into how they're handling those issues these days.

    Residents can use transportation to get to their appointments, gather for meals in restaurant-style settings, enjoy wellness snacks, get help with their housekeeping and laundry, and use the online payment system for convenience. The center puts together personalized care plans and offers professional referrals, so there's a focus on supporting both care and independence, and they do keep plenty of guides and resources handy for visitors. The building's been around for many decades, but the inside features state-of-the-art facilities, a gallery to look over, and a supportive environment with licensed staff and a full medical team to help with daily life. This is a for-profit, private facility, and while it's had some challenges, it serves a mix of residents with different care needs in the neighborhoods around Indian Hills Riverbend and Northwest Big River.

    About Tutera Senior Living

    Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is managed by Tutera Senior Living.

    Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Tutera Senior Living operates 39+ communities across multiple states. The company provides skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, and home health/hospice services. Guided by their "INSPIRED BY YOU" philosophy and YOUNITE approach, Tutera emphasizes personalized care rooted in integrity and respect.

    People often ask...

    Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    There are 17 photos of Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center on Mirador.

    Yes, Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 1555 N Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS 67203.

    No, Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Kansas, the Department for Aging & Disability Services licenses adult care homes and assisted living facilities and posts the statements of deficiency from its surveys.

    License numberN087003
    Facility typeNursing Facility
    LicenseeMERIDIAN REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER

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