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Nursing home

Meridian Nursing Home

Comanche, Oklahoma · Stephens County

  • 179791 N 2820 Rd, Comanche, OK 73529 · Directions
  • (580) 439‑2398
  • Medicare overall rating: 5 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
  • Ownership: For profit – individual
  • 1 health citation in its last 3 inspection cycles (most serious: level E). See the inspection record

Summary

Meridian Nursing Home is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Comanche, Oklahoma, with 63 certified beds. Medicare overall rating: 5 of 5 stars. Most recent standard health inspection: 2024-11-26, with 0 health deficiencies. Ownership: for profit – individual. Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information, data updated 2026-10-01.

What is a nursing home?

A nursing home (skilled nursing facility) gives 24-hour nursing care and help with daily activities. Some people stay for a short time to recover after a hospital stay (rehabilitation); others live there long term. The homes listed here are certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid and inspected by the state.

Official Medicare data

Everything on this page comes from Medicare (CMS) data updated 2026-10-01. It is information, not a recommendation. Call the nursing home and visit before you decide, and talk with your doctor.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Medicare overall rating: 5 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
63Certified beds
Health inspections: 5 of 5 starsHealth inspections

Quick answers

Where is Meridian Nursing Home?
179791 N 2820 Rd, Comanche, OK 73529, in Stephens County, Oklahoma.
What is the phone number of Meridian Nursing Home?
(580) 439-2398, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
What is the Medicare star rating of Meridian Nursing Home?
Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Has Meridian Nursing Home been fined?
Medicare lists no fines for Meridian Nursing Home.
What did inspectors find at Meridian Nursing Home?
In its last three inspection cycles (October 27, 2022 to November 26, 2024), Medicare lists 1 health citation; the most serious was level E. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).

Medicare ratings, explained

Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.

Overall rating
Overall rating: 5 of 5 stars
Medicare’s summary of the three ratings below, from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average).
Health inspections
Health inspections: 5 of 5 stars
Based on state health inspections and complaint investigations of about the last three years, compared with other nursing homes in the same state.
Staffing
Staffing: 2 of 5 stars
Based on how many hours nurses and aides spend with each resident per day (from payroll records) and how often staff leave.
Quality of resident care
Quality of resident care: 3 of 5 stars
Based on how residents do on measures such as falls with injury, pressure sores, getting better at moving around and going back to the hospital.
Short-stay residents (rehab)
Not rated
Quality rating for people who stay a short time, usually to recover after a hospital stay. Medicare (CMS) does not show this rating for this provider. This happens, for example, when a provider is new or has too few patients or survey answers.
Long-stay residents
Long-stay residents: 3 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who live in the nursing home.

Inspections, fines and staffing

In its last three inspection cycles (October 27, 2022 to November 26, 2024), Meridian Nursing Home had 1 health citation; the most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.60 hours per resident per day; the Oklahoma average is 3.82 and the national average is 3.90.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.

Inspection history: last three cycles

State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.

What the letters A to L mean
Scope and severity letters
SeriousnessIsolated (a few residents)Pattern (some)Widespread (many)
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmABC
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmDEF
Actual harm to residentsGHI
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJKL

Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.

Most recent cycle: November 26, 2024 — no health citations

Inspections in this cycle: November 26, 2024 (standard health inspection).

Previous cycle: August 31, 2023 — no health citations

Inspections in this cycle: August 31, 2023 (standard health inspection).

Earlier cycle: October 27, 2022 — 1 health citation

Inspections in this cycle: October 27, 2022 (standard health inspection).

Show 1 citation (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0727 Level E October 27, 2022 · corrected December 5, 2022

    “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.”

Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.

Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →

Fire safety citations (5)
  • K0912 Level E August 31, 2023 · corrected January 17, 2024

    “Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.”

  • E0004 Level F October 27, 2022 · corrected November 18, 2022

    “Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).”

  • E0039 Level F October 27, 2022 · corrected November 18, 2022

    “Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”

  • K0321 Level E October 27, 2022 · corrected November 18, 2022

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

  • K0351 Level E October 27, 2022 · corrected November 18, 2022

    “Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.

MeasureThis homeOklahomaNational
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.320.340.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.880.920.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.402.552.35
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.603.823.90
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.363.443.43
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.320.270.48
Nursing staff turnover (per year)47.5%55.4%45.3%
RN turnover (per year)66.7%52.0%42.5%

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.

Owners and operator

Part of a group of 11 nursing homes: Elmbrook Management Company.

Legal business name: Meridian Health Care, LLC.

Owners and managers Medicare lists (3)
NameRoleShareSince
Washita Valley Investments LLCDirect owner50%May 11, 2004
Justice, JulieIndirect ownerNOT APPLICABLEApril 30, 2016
Meridian Health Care, LLCManagement company (operational or managerial control)NOT APPLICABLEMay 11, 2004

Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.

Compare with other nursing homes

Key facts

TypeNursing home
Certified beds63
Average residents per day45.9
Takes part inMedicare and Medicaid
OwnershipFor profit – individual
Group or chain (affiliated entity)Elmbrook Management Company
Legal business nameMeridian Health Care, LLC
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid2003-01-03
Resident and family councilsResident council
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
Changed ownership in the last 12 monthsNo
Address179791 N 2820 Rd, Comanche, OK 73529
CountyStephens County
StateOklahoma
Phone(580) 439‑2398
CMS Certification Number375426
Name in Medicare recordsMERIDIAN NURSING HOME
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What to ask when you call or visit

A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.

  • Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
  • Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
  • How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
  • Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
  • What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
  • Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
  • What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
  • Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
  • Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
  • Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.

Other nursing homes nearby

By straight-line distance (not driving distance).

Nearest hospital emergency rooms

Sources

  1. Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  2. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
  3. Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  4. Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  5. Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  6. Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  7. State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  8. Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  9. Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  10. Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13