Cycle 1
Health 2025-06-18 · Fire 2025-06-18
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Independence, KS
Medicalodges Independence
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1000 Mulberry, Independence, KS
(620) 331-8789
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
45
Certified beds
Average residents
37
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Medicalodges, Inc.
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2003-05-09
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.65
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.52
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.81
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.45
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
20%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
40%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
91.8%
8.2 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.5% |
4.4%
0.9 pts better
|
3.3%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.8% |
5.6%
4.8 pts better
|
11.4%
10.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.3% |
5.0%
3.3 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 27.9% |
23.2%
4.7 pts worse
|
19.6%
8.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 19.0% |
19.8%
0.8 pts better
|
16.7%
2.3 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 | 11.7% |
18.4%
6.7 pts better
|
16.3%
4.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 16.2% |
18.8%
2.6 pts better
|
14.9%
1.3 pts worse
|
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 | 2.2% |
3.1%
0.9 pts better
|
1.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 28.1% |
23.2%
4.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
8.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.4% |
4.6%
0.2 pts better
|
5.1%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.3% |
75.6%
21.7 pts better
|
81.7%
15.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.8% |
2.2%
1.6 pts worse
|
1.6%
2.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
73.5%
26.5 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-11-29 · Fire 2023-11-29
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-04-07 · Fire 2022-04-07
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-18
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-09-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-18
K325 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2025-09-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-18
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-09-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-18
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-09-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-29
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-01-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-29
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-01-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-29
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-01-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-29
K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2024-01-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-29
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-01-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-29
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-01-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-29
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-01-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-07
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-06-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-07
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-05-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-07
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2022-06-09
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-18
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-18
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2025-07-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-18
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-07-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-18
F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-07-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-18
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-07-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-18
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-07-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-18
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-07-17
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-29
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-29
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-29
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
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 2023-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-29
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-29
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-29
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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 2023-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-29
F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2023-12-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-10
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-10-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-07
F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2022-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-07
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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 2022-04-22
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Medicalodges Inc
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Butler, Richard
Corporate Director · Individual
Cardenas, Staci
Corporate Officer · Individual
Coover, Teresa
Corporate Officer · Individual
Cox, Garen
Corporate Director · Individual
Cox, Garen
Corporate Officer · Individual
Doll, Gayle
Corporate Director · Individual
Hines, Scott
Corporate Director · Individual
Hines, Scott
Corporate Officer · Individual
Lager, Shannon
Corporate Director · Individual
Lager, Shannon
Corporate Officer · Individual
Lantz, Kathleen
Corporate Officer · Individual
Lawrence, Megan
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Marshall, Carol
Corporate Director · Individual
Mcbride, Travis
Corporate Officer · Individual
Ott, Ron
Corporate Director · Individual
Rohling Mccord, Catherine
Corporate Officer · Individual
Smith, Pamela
Corporate Officer · Individual
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