Medicalodges Arkansas City
203 E Osage Avenue · Arkansas City, KS · 67005 · 6204429300
45 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Medicalodges, Inc.
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $72,592 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
5 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
5 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$72,592 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
69% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.83 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 69% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $106,083 |
Inspection citations (41 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G June 26, 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 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 10, 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 April 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2023
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected November 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2023
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected November 9, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected November 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2023
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.
Corrected November 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 26, 2025 | Fine | $41,041 |
| June 26, 2025 | Payment Denial | 35 days |
| April 10, 2025 | Fine | $21,518 |
| September 25, 2024 | Fine | $10,033 |
| June 27, 2023 | Fine | $33,491 |
| June 27, 2023 | Payment Denial | 55 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175313 · certified since August 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.