Meadow View Health & Rehabilitation
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Terry Crouppen who has more than 40 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney. Our last modified date shows when this page was last reviewed.
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- August 29, 2024
The decision to move a family member or loved one to a nursing home is a difficult one. Even so, many families rely on nursing homes to provide a safe environment and appropriate care for their elderly or disabled loved ones. Nursing homes can break this trust when abuse and neglect occur. State and federal records show that Meadow View Health and Rehabilitation does not provide proper care and often fails to protect its residents from harm.
If you or a loved one has been injured at a nursing home due to neglect or abuse, we can help. Brown & Crouppen is a top-rated law personal injury firm, and our experienced legal team represents clients in St. Louis, Kansas City, and throughout Missouri. Since opening our doors in 1979, we have recovered over $1 billion in high-value case results for our clients. Call (800) 536-4357 or contact us online to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.
Meadow View Health & Rehabilitation Deficiency Reports
Meadow View Health and Rehabilitation is a for-profit 120-bed nursing home facility located at 2203 East Mechanic Street, Harrisonville, MO, 64701. Meadow View offers medical care, transportation, laundry, and meals. The facility also has a 22-bed Alzheimer’s secured unit. According to ProPublica, Meadow View has accumulated 56 deficiencies in its inspection reports and has paid $139,000 in fines.
Violated Duties at Meadow View Health & Rehabilitation | |||
Protect each resident from all types of abuse, such as physical abuse, mental abuse, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anybody. | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident’s belongings or money. | Honor the resident’s right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and exercise of his or her rights. | Honor the resident’s right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. |
Sources: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Reports completed on 09/20/2022, 11/23/2022, 03/14/2023, 08/14/2023.
| Violated Duties at Meadow View Health & Rehabilitation |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse, such as physical abuse, mental abuse, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anybody. |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident’s belongings or money. |
| Honor the resident’s right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and exercise of his or her rights. |
| Honor the resident’s right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. |
Sources: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Reports completed on 09/20/2022, 11/23/2022, 03/14/2023, 08/14/2023.
Deficiency Report – September 20, 2022
There were 26 deficiencies, and Meadow View was fined $120,978. Deficiencies included residents found wearing hospital gowns instead of normal clothing, staff yelling at residents during mealtimes, and staff failing to follow residents’ advanced care directives. The report asserted that Meadow View “failed to promote dignity and self-worth for three sampled residents.”
Deficiency Report – November 23, 2022
Among other deficiencies, a Meadow View resident with a known history of aggression and violence struck multiple fellow residents. Alarmingly, a review of the resident’s care plan shows that Meadow View put “no new measures . . . into place to prevent further abuse” after the reported incident.
Deficiency Report – March 14, 2023
This report indicates that a staff member befriended a resident and, through emotional manipulation, obtained money and a vehicle from them. The resident was made to believe that they were in a relationship with the staff member. When the staff member indicated they were only friends, the resident felt hurt, angry, and violated. The director of nursing was unaware of the situation until the state inspector conducted an investigation.
Deficiency Report – August 14, 2023
In another incident, a resident recorded rude and inappropriate comments by a staff member. The resident had an open wound on his leg and required assistance going to the restroom. Walking out of the bathroom, the staff member said, “You can do everything but wipe yourself.” They then claimed that their taxes paid for the resident’s care.
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Meadow View Health & Rehabilitation Ratings
Brown & Crouppen regularly reviews Missouri nursing home ratings and data from Medicare, ProPublica, state agencies, and other sources to identify safety concerns and advocate for residents’ rights. There are many factors that differentiate good nursing homes from bad ones.
Poor Quality of Care
Meadow View Health and Rehabilitation has a one-star health rating on Medicare.gov. The facility received 27 health citations, significantly higher than the national average of 9.5 and the state average of 12.
Staffing Turnover
Meadow View Health & Rehabilitation also received a one-star staffing rating. The facility averages only 2 hours and 36 minutes in daily nurse hours per resident, compared to the national average of 3 hours and 47 minutes.
Meadow View’s nurse turnover rate of 61.3 percent is also alarmingly high. The national average is 48.7 percent. Inadequate staffing and high nurse turnover rates normally reveal and contribute to serious organizational deficiencies in nursing homes.
How To Choose the Right Nursing Home Facility
Evaluate Your Loved One's Needs
Begin by assessing the current and future needs of your loved one. Many seniors in nursing homes require assistance with regular daily activities like eating and dressing. Some need even more specialized care, including physical therapy, memory care, medical care, and hospice. Consulting your loved one’s healthcare provider can provide valuable insight and guidance.
Consider Location and Accessibility
The facility’s location is crucial for facilitating visits from family and friends. Frequent visits help monitor your loved one’s well-being and the quality of care provided. Ensure the facility is accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Tour Multiple Facilities
After identifying potential facilities, schedule meetings with key staff members and arrange tours. Medicare provides a list of questions to ask during your visits. Pay attention to staff-resident interactions, the cleanliness and comfort of the facility, and the overall atmosphere.
You should also make an unannounced visit to observe the facility under normal conditions. During mealtime, check if the dining area is clean and if the food looks unappetizing. Note how staff treat residents during these times. For example, Medicare reported that Meadow View staff were aggressive and yelled at residents over simple requests like asking for seconds or coffee.
Compare Facility Ratings
Nursing home data is publicly available through various sources. Use the nationwide search tool on Medicare.gov to compare staff ratings, the number of nurse interactions per day, and fines issued in the last three years. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services also provides valuable information on nursing homes in the state. These resources can help you gauge the quality of care offered by different facilities.
Be Wary of Warning Signs
Trust your instincts when touring nursing homes. Pay close attention to warning signs of nursing home abuse and neglect to determine whether the facility will provide a safe and caring environment for your loved one. Red flags include:
- An unclean facility and unpleasant odors
- Unhappy residents
- Neglected personal hygiene
- High staff turnover
- Lack of social activities
- Disrespectful or uncommunicative staff
- Safety hazards, such as cluttered walkways that pose tripping risks
If you have noticed a decline in the health and well-being of your elderly loved one, they might be experiencing neglect or abuse at their nursing home. If you suspect elder abuse, do not hesitate to report the nursing home and consult with an experienced attorney as soon as possible. This is the best way to protect your loved one and preserve your right to take legal action.
Why Choose Brown & Crouppen for Your Nursing Home Lawsuit?
Brown & Crouppen is an award-winning personal injury law firm with over 40 years of experience. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has recognized us as the Best Law Firm in St. Louis. We have over 250 legal professionals and extensive resources to deploy in your case, allowing us to provide the high-quality legal representation your family deserves. Below are just a few of the high-value settlements and verdicts we have secured in nursing home cases:
- $900,000 – For a nursing home patient suffering from bedsores and severe burns.
- $748,848 – In a nursing home neglect case in which multiple bedsores led to severe infection.
- $407,046 – For neglect that led to choking and brain damage/coma
Get Help From Brown & Crouppen Today
We believe that everyone deserves access to the best legal representation possible in their hour of need—especially the most vulnerable members of society when they are harmed due to the negligence or malice of others. If your loved one was harmed at a nursing home, we’re here to protect their rights and hold their facility accountable.
“The advice I would give to someone who has a loved one in a nursing home facility who they suspect has been harmed is to call a lawyer. Let the lawyer determine whether or not it is something they need help with because, sometimes, you just don't know. . . . I'd rather err on the side of you calling. It's always free to call us and have us give you our best analysis of what's going on and how to handle that situation.”
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