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Medicalodges Great Bend
1401 Cherry Lane, Great Bend, KS 67530
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 51 beds, Medicalodges Great Bend serves Great Bend in Barton County, Kansas and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2011.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Kansas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 43 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 18, 17 by cycle, most recent first), 7 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 84.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $52K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Kansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 53.7%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon and has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Barton Co. median | Kansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 43 | 43 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 84.3 | 84.3 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53.7% | 53.7% | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $52,185 | $59,830 | $7,960 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 24 Jul 2024, 25 Jul 2022.
Severity mix: J ×3 G ×4 D ×26 E ×7 F ×2 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 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2026 |
| 22 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 22 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | F | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | F | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | 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 | 6 Sep 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | J | Complaint investigation | 11 Jan 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Jul 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 25 Jul 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 | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 25 Jul 2022 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 25 Jul 2022 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 25 Jul 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 25 Jul 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 25 Jul 2022 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 25 Jul 2022 | 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 | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 25 Jul 2022 | 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 | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 25 Jul 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 25 Jul 2022 | 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 | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 25 Jul 2022 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 25 Jul 2022 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 25 Jul 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 | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 25 Jul 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 25 Jul 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 | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 25 Jul 2022 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 27 Jan 2021 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2021 |
| 27 Jan 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2021 |
| 27 Jan 2021 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2021 |
| 27 Jan 2021 | 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 | 5 Mar 2021 |
| 27 Jan 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 | 5 Mar 2021 |
| 27 Jan 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2021 |
| 27 Jan 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 | 5 Mar 2021 |
| 27 Jan 2021 | 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 | 5 Mar 2021 |
| 27 Jan 2021 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2021 |
| 27 Jan 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 | 5 Mar 2021 |
| 27 Jan 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. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2021 |
| 27 Jan 2021 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2021 |
| 27 Jan 2021 | F0575 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | C | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2025 | Fine | $10,358 | |
| 21 Apr 2025 | Fine | $16,149 | |
| 6 Feb 2024 | Fine | $15,642 | |
| 10 Jan 2024 | Fine | $10,036 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 53.7%, RNs 50.0%; 1 administrator 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 | 18.0% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 7.2% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.8% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.5% | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.4% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.8% | 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% | 04/19/1976 |
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 Barton County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azria Health Great Bend | Great Bend | 85 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 38.8 | $60K | 29 Jul 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Barton County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Medicalodges Great Bend been cited for?
43 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 7 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kansas median is 24 per facility.
Has Medicalodges Great Bend been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $52K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Medicalodges Great Bend compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a Kansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Medicalodges Great Bend?
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 Great Bend last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Jul 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.