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Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community

2121 Meadowlark Road

4.4(43 ratings)· Manhattan average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Total units
134
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
134
Staff appearance
RNs and staff wear regular clothes, not scrubs
Outdoor amenity
On-site pond with fishing docks for residents
On-site entertainment
Movie theater located on campus

What Families Think

Families describe Meadowlark Hills as a warm, home-like skilled nursing and long-term care community where staff are attentive and residents stay socially engaged. Reviewers highlight strong rehabilitative therapy outcomes and a dignified, non-institutional atmosphere, though one reviewer flagged a negative experience with a specific staff member.

The Good

  • Staff described as supportive, respectful, and caring
  • Strong therapy outcomes noted for Parkinson's care
  • Residents socialize more than in prior living situations
  • Home-like, non-institutional atmosphere emphasized by families
  • Wide range of activities and events for engagement

The Bad

  • One report of a specific staff member being rude and untrustworthy

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community is a senior living community in Manhattan, Kansas offering Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 43 reviews.

About Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community

Meadowlark Hills is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Manhattan, Kansas, licensed for 134 residents. It provides ongoing medical care and residential support for seniors with varying care needs.

Families consistently praise the staff's attentiveness and the community's emphasis on resident dignity and engagement. Multiple reviewers highlight the breadth of programming, special events, holiday celebrations, movies in an on-site theater, and dining options, that keep residents socially active. One family noted their father's unexpected progress in physical therapy for Parkinson's after feeling isolated at home, while another observed that residents and staff are "so real and personable," with newcomers welcomed warmly by existing residents during shared meals. One review raised concerns about a specific staff member's interactions, though this stands apart from the broader feedback.

Meadowlark Hills holds a 4.4 out of 5 rating across 43 Google reviews, with the majority reflecting satisfaction with the care approach and community atmosphere.

Types of Care at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community

Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Salon / Barber
  • Security
  • Theater Room
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Live Performances
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community

4.4overall · 43 ratings combined

4.4★ on Google (43)

C Collins

Jun 2024

via Google

I believe that Meadowlark is a good facility. But one employee that works there will leave a sour taste in your mouth! Anne Peace is probably the rudest, most hateful, untrustworthy individual they could have hired/employ. Due to my interactions with her I have had to turn in numerous complaints about her hatefulness towards residents and their families. It honestly scares me that someone with those kind of mental issues to be so rude to elderly can work at Meadowlark. Very sad that someone who is so upset with them self is allowed to work at place where they allow her to take her anger out on the residents, families, and fellow co-workers! So sad!

Deb Wessling

Feb 2023

via Google

My parents moved into Meadowlark this last summer. The staff have been very supportive and helpful. My parents love living here. I am so impressed with the therapy that my Dad has received for his Parkinson’s. He is doing more than I ever thought possible. My parents were so isolated in their previous home. Here at Meadowlark they are socializing so much more. What a blessing Meadowlark has been for my parents. Thank you for such a wonderful facility in Manhattan.

Jeff Sackrider

Jan 2022

via Google

I can't think of a better retirement community than Meadowlark Hills. I've had family members and friends live up here that were treated with respect, dignity, and compassion. There is an endless amount of activities and opportunities to be engaged with each other and members of the community. I'm decades away from living in a place such as this, but when it comes time this will be at the top of my list.

Daniel Weston

Jun 2018

via Google

I have visited so many times and never have I felt more comfortable in a long term care community. Surely I thought people would just give me the most positive they could when I was around, but the staff and residents are so real and personable. I also had a blast in the Cafe with people I didn't really know. Random residents invited me to sit with them and have lunch. Some had more recently moved here than others but it seemed that they all pretty much felt the same about Meadowlark. I saw many smiling faces and also enjoyed my visits. It was the best atmosphere I have ever experienced in a nursing facility.

Nemesis 11FP

Jan 2018

via Google

My father lives here. The staff is wonderful and truly care about the residents. Administration keeps the focus on dignity and living life to its fullest. Just a few examples of the fun times we have; attending special events and programs that are held throughout the year, holiday celebrations organized campus wide, catching movies in the theater, going to eat in the cafe or restaurant, attending classes and presentations, walking the beautiful campus, fishing from one of the docks on the pond... the list goes on and on. Choosing long term care for your loved one can and should be a very thorough and thoughtful process, be sure to ask lots of questions and really pay attention to the surroundings when visiting prospective facilities. We chose Meadowlark Hills because they offered the most home like atmosphere and were visibly focused on dignity and maintaining as much independence as possible while delivering quality care. Fun fact we learned: Everyone there dresses in nice, normal clothing, they are staffed with RN's and medical professionals, but you wont see anyone wearing hospital type scrubs because there focus is on being "home" not an institution!

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Government Inspection History

5 inspection visits in the last three years, 46 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 9, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 12, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 20, 2025

  • Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 12, 2025

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 12, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 12, 2025

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 20, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 20, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 20, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 20, 2025

Feb 3, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 21, 2025

Aug 6, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 30, 2024

Jul 19, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard18 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 25, 2023

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 25, 2023

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 25, 2023

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 25, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 1, 2023

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023

  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023

Oct 13, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard17 citations
  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 13, 2021

  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 13, 2021

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 13, 2021

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 13, 2021

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 13, 2021

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 13, 2021

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2021

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 13, 2021

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 13, 2021

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2021

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community offer?

Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community offers Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community located?

Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community is located at 2121 Meadowlark Road in Manhattan, Kansas.

What do families say about Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community?

Families describe Meadowlark Hills as a warm, home-like skilled nursing and long-term care community where staff are attentive and residents stay socially engaged. Reviewers highlight strong rehabilitative therapy outcomes and a dignified, non-institutional atmosphere, though one reviewer flagged a negative experience with a specific staff member.

How did Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community do on recent health and safety inspections?

Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 46 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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