Medicalodges Kinsley
620 Winchester Avenue · Kinsley, KS · 67547 · 6206592156
42 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Medicalodges, Inc.
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$53,580 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.21 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.97 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.58 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $53,580 |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 20, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 20, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 19, 2023
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.
Corrected February 23, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F May 12, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 1, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2021
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected June 1, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2024 | Fine | $53,580 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175275 · certified since January 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.