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
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
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.65
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.72 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.52
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.67 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.81
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.69 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.98
All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.17
RN + LPN hours · state 1.38 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.45
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.58 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.27
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.01
Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.76
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.65
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.17
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
20%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
40%
Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
2,601
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
48.81
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0026
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
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
5.51
Baseline 51.35% · Performance 41.18% · Measure score 5.51 · Achievement 5.51 · Improvement 3.34
Adjusted total nurse staffing
4.26
Baseline 3.43 hours · Performance 4.29 hours · Measure score 4.26 · Achievement 4.26 · Improvement 3.16
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.52% |
10.72%
0.2 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 33 · Observed rate 9.09% · Lower 95% interval 7.05% |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 24 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.34 |
1.02
0.3 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 16 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 11.32% |
8.2%
3.1 pts better
|
Numerator 6 · Denominator 53 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 21.31% |
42%
20.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 61 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 2 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 2.7% · Q3 5.9% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 3.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 0.8% |
| 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 · Q1 17.9% · Q2 7.4% · Q3 4.2% · Q4 3.4% · 4Q avg 8.3% |
| 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 · Q1 25.0% · Q2 31.0% · Q3 20.0% · Q4 34.5% · 4Q avg 27.9% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 19.0% · 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 | 11.7% |
18.4%
6.7 pts better
|
16.3%
4.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 11.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 22.2% · Q2 7.4% · Q3 13.0% · Q4 21.4% · 4Q avg 16.2% · 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 | 2.2% |
3.1%
0.9 pts better
|
1.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 5.9% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 22.6% · Q2 32.9% · Q3 33.1% · Q4 24.9% · 4Q avg 28.1% |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.8% · Q3 9.1% · Q4 6.2% · 4Q avg 4.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 93.1% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 97.1% · 4Q avg 97.3% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 3.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
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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