The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 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 PAOLA
PAOLA, KS · Medicare-certified · 70 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
Medicalodges Paola has a 2-star overall rating, with 2 stars for health inspections and 3 stars for staffing and quality measures. It reports 2.20 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it had $55,991 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.2021 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 29, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $55,991recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.2021.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.46
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.54
- Nurse aides
- 1.21
- Weekend nursing
- 1.86
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
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
—100%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%3.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.6%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
1.8%3.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5%16.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6.1%4.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
30%41%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
6.2%11%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2%3.3%Worsening
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
63.9%93.7%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 September 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 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 September 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 make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure nurse aides had the skills and training needed to care for residents safely, including dementia care and abuse prevention. Cited July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 947 — 42 CFR §483.95 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $55,991 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $78,225 in total fines.
- $55,991
Federal fine
Sep 4, 2024
- $14,041
Federal fine
Nov 6, 2023
- $8,193
Federal fine
Sep 21, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of MEDICALODGES, INC. · 20 homes · 2.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 63.8 residents on an average day (91% of 70 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 29 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.