Medicalodges Fort Scott
915 S Horton · Fort Scott, KS · 66701 · 6202230210
45 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Medicalodges, Inc.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 77 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.68 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (58 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2026
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 March 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 18, 2026
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 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 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2024
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.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2024
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2024
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 May 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2024
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.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175258 · certified since August 16, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.