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MEDICALODGES PAOLA

PAOLA, KS · Medicare-certified · 70 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall

MEDICALODGES PAOLA has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing and quality ratings. It has a recent federal penalty, $55,991 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 1.90 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

1.9015 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: July 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $55,991recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 1.9015.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.45
Licensed practical nurses
0.44
Nurse aides
1.01
Weekend nursing
1.68

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 56%
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%4.7%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

0%0%No change

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%0%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

0%3.2%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

74.6%6.3%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

76.5%0%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

37.3%41.3%Worsening

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

5.7%6.7%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

3.5%3.3%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

—100%—

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

73.3%96.9%Improving

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

—45.5%—

What the inspectors found

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 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

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 home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — 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 July 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.

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  3. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.

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  5. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $55,991 was recorded.

  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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  7. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $78,225 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Sep 4, 2024

    $55,991
  • Federal fine

    Nov 6, 2023

    $14,041
  • Federal fine

    Sep 21, 2023

    $8,193

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of MEDICALODGES, INC. · 18 homes · 2.7 stars avg
Occupancy
67.6 residents on an average day (97% of 70 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 29 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.