MERRIAM GARDENS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION in MERRIAM, KS was fined $74,562 by CMS across 10 separate penalties following 47 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

MERRIAM GARDENS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION (MERRIAM, KS) — $74,562 in CMS Fines

Outcome: MERRIAM GARDENS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION in MERRIAM, KS was fined $74,562 by CMS across 10 separate penalties following 47 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.


• Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


• 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.


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• 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.


• Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.


• Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.