Medicalodges Iola
600 E Garfield Street · Iola, KS · 66749 · 6203653183
45 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Medicalodges, Inc.
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
5 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.18 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.81 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.47 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $42,224 |
Inspection citations (41 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 23, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F July 23, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F July 23, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F July 23, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 25, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 25, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | Fine | $16,377 |
| December 20, 2023 | Fine | $25,847 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175226 · certified since June 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.