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Medicalodges Columbus
101 Lee Avenue, Columbus, KS 66725
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.
Medicalodges Columbus is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Columbus, Kansas, certified for 45 beds and caring for about 29 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Kansas median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 2, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 46.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $36K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), above the Kansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 55.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cherokee Co. median | Kansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 21 | 21 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 46.7 | 46.7 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 55.3% | 55.3% | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $36,322 | $21,645 | $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: 10 Feb 2025, 25 May 2023.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×11 E ×4 F ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | J | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | F | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | 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 | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | 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 | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 23 Sep 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2021 |
| 23 Sep 2021 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2021 |
| 23 Sep 2021 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2021 |
| 23 Sep 2021 | 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 | 20 Oct 2021 |
| 23 Sep 2021 | 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 | 20 Oct 2021 |
| 23 Sep 2021 | 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 | 20 Oct 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2026 | Fine | $22,925 | |
| 11 Jul 2024 | Fine | $13,397 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 55.3%, RNs 50.0%; 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 | 24.4% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.1% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.0% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.9% | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.9% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.4% | 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% | 10/28/2014 |
| Lument Real Estate Capital LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/26/2009 |
| Ml-Re Columbus, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/26/2009 |
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 Cherokee County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quaker Hill Manor | Baxter Springs | 53 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 37.7 | — | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Galena Nursing & Rehab Centerabuse icon | Galena | 45 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 51.1 | $22K | 24 Jun 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Cherokee County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Medicalodges Columbus been cited for?
21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kansas median is 24 per facility.
Has Medicalodges Columbus been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $36K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Medicalodges Columbus compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day against a Kansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Medicalodges Columbus?
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 Columbus last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Feb 2025.
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.