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
Chain footprint
20 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 2 health / 4 staffing / 3 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.74
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.72 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.61
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.67 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.63
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.69 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.99
All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.35
RN + LPN hours · state 1.38 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.27
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.58 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.42
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.06
Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.98
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
5.25
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.04
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
43%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
59%
Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
6,812
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
31.63
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9866
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
2.06
Baseline 51.72% · Performance 55.26% · Measure score 2.06 · Achievement 2.06 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
4.27
Baseline 3.29 hours · Performance 4.29 hours · Measure score 4.27 · Achievement 4.27 · Improvement 3.53
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.91% |
10.72%
0.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 31 · Observed rate 3.23% · Lower 95% interval 6.98% |
| Discharge to community | 50.2% |
50.57%
0.4 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 37 · Observed rate 43.24% · Lower 95% interval 35.03% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.81 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 21 · Denominator 21 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 21 |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 21 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 18 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 52 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 0% |
42%
42 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 52 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
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 · Q1 97.1% · Q2 88.6% · Q3 64.3% · Q4 79.3% · 4Q avg 83.3% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 81.6% |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 10.3% · Q2 6.9% · Q3 8.0% · Q4 16.0% · 4Q avg 10.2% |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 8.3% · 4Q avg 1.9% |
| 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 · Q1 35.7% · Q2 37.9% · Q3 30.8% · Q4 25.0% · 4Q avg 32.7% |
| 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 · Q1 25.0% · Q3 15.0% · 4Q avg 20.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 15.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 21.4% · Q2 10.3% · Q3 11.5% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 12.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 3.6% · 4Q avg 3.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 19.1% · Q2 22.0% · Q3 24.6% · Q4 28.7% · 4Q avg 23.4% |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.8% · Q3 3.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 95.5% · Q2 85.0% · Q4 81.5% · 4Q avg 83.0% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 42.9% |
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
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W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
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Corporate Officer · Individual
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