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MEDICALODGES IOLA

600 E GARFIELD STREET, IOLA, KS 66749
Score: 23 / 100

With a score of 23/100, Medicalodges Iola ranks in the bottom tier of Kansas nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Medicalodges Iola provides above-average staffing with 4.30 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 41 deficiencies at Medicalodges Iola, including 5 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.30 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.85 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.52 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.94 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.39 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.59 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

41
Total Deficiencies
Jul 22, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 34 Moderate 🔴 5 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0730 Severity F
    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    Jul 22, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jul 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0882 Severity F
    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
    Jul 22, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0947 Severity F
    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
    Jul 22, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0552 Severity E
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Jul 22, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.1% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 5.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 21.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 10.7% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 23.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 8.8% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 28.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $42,224

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 23 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
45
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 22, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12