MERRIAM GARDENS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION

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How MERRIAM GARDENS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION Compares

MERRIAM GARDENS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Merriam, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (5.6%) is below the Kansas average of 18.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 63% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Kansas average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.6% — better than the Kansas average of 18.1% (69% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3% (59% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.3% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.5%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.6% — worse than the Kansas average of 22.6%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 297 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Merriam

Merriam sits in Johnson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+

86,885 (14.5%)

Median age

37.8 years

Median household income

$91,650

Median home value

$277,500

Demographics for Johnson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Merriam.

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