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Medicalodges Atchison
1637 Riley Street, Atchison, KS 66002
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 60 beds, Medicalodges Atchison serves Atchison in Atchison County, Kansas and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1975.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Kansas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 10, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 30.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Kansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 48.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Atchison Co. median | Kansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 18 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 30.0 | 30.0 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.8% | 48.8% | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $7,960 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 296 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Kansas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 8 Apr 2026, 27 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: D ×11 E ×4 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 19 May 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Sep 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2022 |
| 15 Sep 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2022 |
| 15 Sep 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2022 |
| 15 Sep 2022 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 48.8%, RNs —; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Kansas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.3% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 8.1% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 11.2% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 26.0% | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.1% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.3% | 15.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Medicalodges Inc. Chain: Medicalodges, Inc. (18 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicalodges Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/01/1966 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Atchison County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dooley Center | Atchison | 44 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 22.7 | — | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Atchison Senior Village Rehabilitation and Nursing | Atchison | 45 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 39 | 86.7 | $21K | 12 Feb 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Atchison County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Medicalodges Atchison been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kansas median is 24 per facility.
Has Medicalodges Atchison been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Medicalodges Atchison compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Kansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Medicalodges Atchison?
It is part of the Medicalodges, Inc. chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Medicalodges Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Medicalodges Atchison last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 8 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 8 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.