All 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Meridian,
side by side on the things that separate them: how many nursing hours each resident gets, how much of the
staff leaves each year, and what inspectors found on their last visit.
Creekside runs 139 beds in Meridian under corporate for-profit ownership, and its staffing sits a little under the national average, about 3.73 nurse hours per resident day versus 3.86 nationally. Weekends dip roughly another 12% below its own weekday coverage, and turnover is 53.1% against a national 45.8%, so the people at the bedside change often. The 31 deficiencies on record include one at the harm level, with a single fine of $8,278; the last inspection was June 13, 2025. Resident outcome measures look strong, but low staffing hours and high turnover are what's holding the overall picture down.
Aspen Transitional Rehabilitation runs 30 beds in Meridian under corporate ownership, and its nurse staffing comes in at 4.49 hours per resident day, about 16% above the national average. That sounds good until you notice weekend staffing drops roughly 22% below its own weekday level, and annual turnover sits at 57.1% versus 45.8% nationally. The health inspection record shows 15 deficiencies, including one at the harm or jeopardy level and one abuse-related, with the most recent inspection in December 2025. Quality measures score well, but the inspection history and turnover are the numbers worth asking about directly.
Meridian Meadows runs 3.73 nurse hours per resident day, a bit under the national average, and weekend coverage drops roughly 16% below what it manages during the week. The inspection record is where the real story sits: 31 deficiencies, including one at the harm level and four tied to abuse, with the most recent survey dated April 2026. That's a lot of citations for a 52-bed building, and it lines up with the one-star inspection and staffing ratings. The four-star quality measure score reflects resident assessments rather than the hands-on care or the survey history, so weigh it accordingly.