Medicalodges Columbus
101 Lee Avenue · Columbus, KS · 66725 · 6204292134
45 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Medicalodges, Inc.
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
65% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.73 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.87 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 65% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $36,322 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 10, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 10, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 10, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 10, 2025
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 March 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F February 10, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2021
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 20, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 20, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 23, 2021
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected October 20, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2021
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 October 20, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2021
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 October 20, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 23, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 20, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 18, 2026 | Fine | $22,925 |
| July 11, 2024 | Fine | $13,397 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175264 · certified since November 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.