Medicalodges Leavenworth
1503 Ohio Street · Leavenworth, KS · 66048 · 9137721844
45 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Medicalodges, Inc.
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
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.
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.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
86% 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: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.64 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.87 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 86% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,281 |
Inspection citations (61 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024 · 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 October 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
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 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected May 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F April 10, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected May 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2023
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 May 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 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 May 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175162 · certified since February 4, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.