The home failed to ensure residents received food prepared in a form that met their individual needs. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 805 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
MEDICALODGES COLUMBUS
COLUMBUS, KS · Medicare-certified · 45 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
MEDICALODGES COLUMBUS in Columbus, KS has an overall 2-star rating, with 2 stars for health inspections but 4 stars for staffing and quality measures. It reports 4.24 nursing hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and it has had $13,397 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2438 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 18, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $13,397recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2438.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.73
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.68
- Nurse aides
- 2.83
- Weekend nursing
- 3.87
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 65%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
9.5%5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.2%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.8%4.5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
4.3%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.4%23.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—8.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.7%37.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—3.5%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
46.4%55.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
81.5%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—36.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
10%84.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to ensure a working call system was available in each resident’s bathroom and bathing area. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 919 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $13,397 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $13,397 in total fines.
- $13,397
Federal fine
Jul 11, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of MEDICALODGES, INC. · 20 homes · 2.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 30.6 residents on an average day (68% of 45 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 32 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.