Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Merriam, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175123) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 10 totaling $74,562
Phone: (913) 384-0800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Merriam Gardens reports total nurse staffing of 3.01 hours per resident per day, including just 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has 10 federal fines on record totaling $74,562.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Merriam, Johnson County, Kansas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 1981. The facility is licensed for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 85 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Merriam Gardens holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.01 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
CMS records show 10 federal fines totaling $74,562.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
Merriam Gardens is part of the Recover-Care Healthcare chain, which operates 27 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars. CMS data indicates no ownership change occurred in the past 12 months.
This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as made available to this listing; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare and the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Merriam Gardens has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.01 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 and nursing turnover of 50.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 10 fines totaling $74,562.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Merriam Gardens is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 85 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Recover-Care Healthcare chain, which includes 27 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Merriam Gardens scores 2, 2, 3, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9133840800 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9133840800 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175123?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.