Meridian Nursing Home
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 13 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Given the serious allegations of abuse and lack of administrative follow-up reported in 2024, families should exercise extreme caution. We strongly recommend requesting a copy of the most recent state survey report and conducting an unannounced visit to observe resident care firsthand before making any decisions.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
13 reviews on Google“Meridian Nursing Home presents a polarized environment with significant concerns regarding resident safety and administrative accountability. While some reviewers praise the nursing staff and facility atmosphere, others have reported serious allegations of physical abuse and neglect that were allegedly ignored by management.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Attentive nursing staff
- Welcoming facility atmosphere
- Appealing food presentation
Concerns
- Allegations of physical abuse and neglect (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Lack of administrative response to reported incidents (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 14 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about how welcoming the atmosphere is here; what are some of the favorite social activities or group events that residents participate in during the week?
- 2The food presentation looks really lovely in photos; could you tell us more about how the daily menus are planned and how much variety there is for residents?
- 3How does the nursing team manage communication with families to ensure we are always kept up-to-date on our loved one's health changes?
- 4What specific protocols are in place to ensure that all resident care needs are met promptly and that every staff member is held to the highest standard of safety?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the immediate process for notifying the family and coordinating care?
- 6How does the administration handle feedback or concerns raised by families to ensure that every incident is addressed and resolved thoroughly?
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Key Review Excerpts
“This place is absolutely disgusting. The residents have bruises everywhere. They drop the residents.”
“my family member was treated bad and abused when reported nothing was done.”
“Great nurses and wonderful atmosphere. Food always looks good also.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Meridian Nursing Home shows a mixed record with 6 deficiencies across 2 surveys, all corrected by the facility. The main concern areas were fire safety systems, emergency preparedness, and nursing staffing requirements. While all issues were addressed with correction dates provided, the nursing staffing deficiency and multiple fire safety violations suggest families should inquire about current staffing levels and safety protocols during visits.
Aug 31, 2023Routine1
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Oct 27, 2022Routine5
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Meridian Nursing Home
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Elmbrook Management Company
11 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 5 of 11
Ownership & Management
Owners
Washita Valley Investments LLC
Owner · Organization
Justice, Julie
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
Official Medicare quality ratings, inspections & staffing data
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Google Reviews
13 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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