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Meadows of Kalida

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

755 Ottawa Street, Kalida, OH 45853|62 beds|Licensed & Active

5/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.8/5

based on 22 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The Meadows of Kalida is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and active, clean environment, making it a strong candidate for both rehab and long-term care. While the reviews are overwhelmingly positive, families should schedule a tour to observe the staff-to-resident interaction firsthand, as the current review pool lacks critical feedback to provide a balanced perspective.

Google Reviews

22 reviews on Google

“The Meadows of Kalida is consistently praised by families for its clean, inviting environment and compassionate, attentive staff. Reviewers frequently highlight the facility's successful rehab programs, engaging activities, and high-quality dining options that cater to individual dietary needs. While the vast majority of feedback is overwhelmingly positive, families should note that there is very limited critical discourse available in the provided reviews.”

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
Clean and well-maintained facility
Engaging daily activities and social events
High-quality, flexible dining options

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 22 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

82%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

1Given that Meadows of Kalida has a 5-star health inspection rating, what specific protocols do you have in place to maintain such high standards of cleanliness and care?
2With a staffing rating of 2 out of 5, could you explain how you ensure that residents receive consistent, personalized attention throughout the day and night?
3I noticed that you are very active in responding to family feedback online; how do you incorporate that family input into your daily operations and care planning?
4Since residents seem to really enjoy the social calendar here, what are some of the most popular activities that help new residents integrate and make friends?
5How does your nursing team manage medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health status to ensure they get the right care quickly?
6With the flexibility you offer in dining, how do you accommodate individual dietary preferences or changes in appetite for residents who might be a bit pickier?

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Key Review Excerpts

“My grandma had been at the facility for 4 years before she passed away recently, and she had a great time when she was there. All the bus trips and bingo games she played up till the last week she was there with staff providing drinks and snacks to the family really was great gesture.”

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

“Our mother is at The Memory Care Unit at the Meadows of Kalida. The staff is beyond wonderful. The staff’s love for their patients is very well noticed. My family feels our mom is safe and very well cared for.”

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

“She likes to take part in the activities and she really enjoys the meals prepared towards her specific dietary needs. The staff keeps the family well informed if she needs anything and we love being able to visit with her anytime.”

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

Source: 22 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.75hrs

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.20hrs

78%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

44%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

54%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

4/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.6%

Better than Avg

Here

0.6%

12.1%

28.2%

Putnam

19.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility3.9%

Better than Avg

Here

3.9%

15.5%

9.4%

Putnam

18.6%

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility30.2%

Worse than Avg

Here

30.2%

19.4%

21.6%

Putnam

17.3%

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility5.4%

Better than Avg

Here

5.4%

15.3%

6.9%

Putnam

11.9%

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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility88.0%

Worse than Avg

Here

88.0%

95.5%

94.5%

Putnam

96.9%

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility19.9%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

19.9%

19.5%

25.4%

Putnam

28.1%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility95.4%

Better than Avg

Here

95.4%

81.8%

78.4%

Putnam

82.4%

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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility87.9%

Better than Avg

Here

87.9%

79.8%

75.6%

Putnam

85.8%

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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility1.2%

Better than Avg

Here

1.2%

1.6%

1.2%

Putnam

1.6%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

2deficiencies

Well below state avg (10.1)

Meadows of Kalida shows 22 deficiencies across three surveys with no complaint-triggered issues, suggesting routine regulatory findings rather than serious resident-reported problems. The facility has recurring issues with fire safety systems, medication management, and resident communication protocols. All deficiencies appear corrected by the facility, though one quality assurance issue from 2022 shows only a correction plan rather than completion.

May 21, 2025Routine3 findings

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Nov 9, 2022Routine9 findings

0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0711Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

0923Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0926Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0868Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Sep 26, 2019Routine10 findings

0321Potential for harm · Widespread

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0351Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0754Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

0803Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0625Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0921Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Meadows of Kalida

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Trilogy Health Services

Chain Size

124 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.0/5 · Rank 26 of 120 (Best)