6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Paola, KS
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $78,225 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
501 Assembly Lane, Paola, KS
(913) 294-3345
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
70
Certified beds
Average residents
64
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Medicalodges, Inc.
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1997-02-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.41
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.66
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.36
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
1.88
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
40%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
52%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 76.0% |
91.8%
15.8 pts worse
|
93.4%
17.4 pts worse
|
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 | 0.4% |
4.4%
4 pts better
|
3.3%
2.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.3% |
5.6%
3.3 pts better
|
11.4%
9.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.7% |
5.0%
3.3 pts better
|
5.4%
3.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 35.5% |
23.2%
12.3 pts worse
|
19.6%
15.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 100.0% |
19.8%
80.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
83.3 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 | 25.5% |
18.4%
7.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
9.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 24.1% |
18.8%
5.3 pts worse
|
14.9%
9.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.5% |
1.8%
1.3 pts better
|
1.0%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.4% |
3.1%
2.7 pts better
|
1.7%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 5.1% |
23.2%
18.1 pts better
|
19.8%
14.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.0% |
4.6%
4.6 pts better
|
5.1%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
Corrected 2025-10-13
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-10-09
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2025-10-09
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-11-21
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-10-09
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-11-21
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-10-09
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-10-09
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 2024-01-12
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-01-12
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-01-12
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-01-12
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-01-12
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-01-12
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-01-12
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-01-12
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-01-12
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-01-12
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-01-12
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-01-12
Fire Safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2022-04-04
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-04-04
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-04-04
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 2022-04-04
Inspection history
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-08-28
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 2025-08-28
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 2025-08-28
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-08-28
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-28
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-08-28
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-09-26
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-09-26
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-26
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-23
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-12-06
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 2023-12-06
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-12-06
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-12-06
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 2023-12-06
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-12-06
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-12-06
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-07-31
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-04-07
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2022-04-07
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 2022-04-07
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 2022-04-07
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-04-07
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2022-04-07
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-04-07
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 2022-04-07
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2022-04-07
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $55,991
Fine
Fine · fine $14,041
Fine
Fine · fine $8,193
Fine
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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