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Medicalodges Frontenac
206 S Dittman Street, Frontenac, KS 66763
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 55 beds, Medicalodges Frontenac serves Frontenac in Crawford County, Kansas and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1996.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Kansas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 10, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 52.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $17K.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Crawford Co. median | Kansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 29 | 29 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 52.7 | 41.9 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | — | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | — | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 56.3% | 56.3% | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $16,858 | $16,858 | $7,960 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 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: 18 Nov 2024, 8 Feb 2023.
Severity mix: K ×1 D ×20 E ×3 F ×4 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Complaint investigation | 29 Apr 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 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 | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | 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 | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 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 | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | 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 | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2021 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2021 |
| 9 Aug 2021 | 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 | 10 Sep 2021 |
| 9 Aug 2021 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2021 |
| 9 Aug 2021 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2021 |
| 9 Aug 2021 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2021 |
| 9 Aug 2021 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2024 | Fine | $16,858 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 56.3%, 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 | 14.8% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.6% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.7% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.5% | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.3% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 34.4% | 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% | 03/01/2013 |
| City of Frontenac, Kansas | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2013 |
| Medicalodges Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2013 |
| City of Frontenac, Kansas | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2025 |
| Medicalodges Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/17/2025 |
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 Crawford County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arma Operator, LLC | Arma | 45 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 35.6 | $30K | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Pittsburg Care and Rehab | Pittsburg | 86 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 41.9 | — | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Via Christi Village Pittsburg | Pittsburg | 96 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 30.2 | $13K | 21 Oct 2024 |
All 4 facilities in Crawford County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Medicalodges Frontenac been cited for?
29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kansas median is 24 per facility.
Has Medicalodges Frontenac been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $17K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Medicalodges Frontenac compare?
CMS does not report staffing hours for this facility.
Who operates Medicalodges Frontenac?
It is part of the Medicalodges, Inc. chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Medicalodges Inc, City of Frontenac, Kansas and Medicalodges Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Medicalodges Frontenac last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Mar 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Nov 2024.
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.