35 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (10 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Fort Scott, KS
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $15,593 in total fines with 35 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
915 S Horton, Fort Scott, KS
(620) 223-0210
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
45
Certified beds
Average residents
34
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Medicalodges, Inc.
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1993-08-16
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.74
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.61
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.63
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.27
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
43%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
59%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 83.3% |
91.8%
8.5 pts worse
|
93.4%
10.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 81.6% |
95.5%
13.9 pts worse
|
95.5%
13.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
4.4%
4.4 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 10.2% |
5.6%
4.6 pts worse
|
11.4%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.9% |
5.0%
3.1 pts better
|
5.4%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 32.7% |
23.2%
9.5 pts worse
|
19.6%
13.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 20.8% |
19.8%
1 pts worse
|
16.7%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 15.2% |
18.4%
3.2 pts better
|
16.3%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.1% |
18.8%
6.7 pts better
|
14.9%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.8%
1.8 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.2% |
3.1%
0.1 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.4% |
23.2%
0.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
3.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.6% |
4.6%
3 pts better
|
5.1%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 83.0% |
75.6%
7.4 pts better
|
81.7%
1.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
2.2%
2.2 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 42.9% |
73.5%
30.6 pts worse
|
79.7%
36.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (10 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-06-24
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-06-24
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-06-24
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-06-24
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-06-24
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-06-24
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2024-06-24
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-06-24
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-06-24
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-06-24
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-11-22
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2022-11-22
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-11-22
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-11-22
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-11-22
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2022-11-22
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-11-22
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-11-22
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-11-22
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2022-11-22
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-11-22
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2021-05-19
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-05-19
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-05-19
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2021-05-19
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2021-05-19
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-05-19
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2021-05-19
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2021-05-19
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2021-05-19
Inspection history
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-07-30
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-07-30
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-07-30
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-09-14
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-09-14
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Health
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 2024-05-08
Health
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 2024-05-08
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Health
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 2024-05-08
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Health
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 2024-05-08
Health
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 2024-05-08
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-04-03
Health
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Health
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 2024-05-08
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Health
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 2024-05-08
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Health
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 2024-05-08
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Health
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Health
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-05-24
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-10-07
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2022-10-07
Health
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2022-10-07
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2022-10-07
Health
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 2022-10-07
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-10-07
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-10-07
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-10-07
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-10-07
Health
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 2022-10-07
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2022-10-07
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-10-07
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2022-10-07
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2021-03-18
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-03-18
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2021-03-18
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2021-03-18
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2021-03-18
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2021-03-18
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2021-03-18
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2021-03-18
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $15,593
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Nearby options
Nevada, MO
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 18 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
Nevada, MO
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $13,662 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 12 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
Arma, KS
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $21,645 in total fines with 2 recent health deficiencies with 12 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
Jump out