The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
MEDICALODGES IOLA
IOLA, KS · Medicare-certified · 45 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
MEDICALODGES IOLA in Iola, KS has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and quality ratings but a 4-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 4.18 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility had $16,377 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1781 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 23, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $16,377recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1781.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.81
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.52
- Nurse aides
- 2.85
- Weekend nursing
- 3.47
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 56%
Registered nurse turnover: 82%
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
13%31%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.3%5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.3%2.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
7.1%5.1%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
25%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
50%14.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—30.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.4%32.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—5.6%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.1%35.5%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
—97.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90%90%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—70%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
73.1%85%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 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 July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,377 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $42,224 in total fines.
- $16,377
Federal fine
May 6, 2024
- $25,847
Federal fine
Dec 20, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of MEDICALODGES, INC. · 20 homes · 2.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 40.7 residents on an average day (90% of 45 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 34 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.