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MEDICALODGES FORT SCOTT

915 S HORTON, FORT SCOTT, KS 66701
Score: 46 / 100

CMS data shows Medicalodges Fort Scott earning a D grade with a score of 46/100, placing it below most facilities in Kansas. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at Medicalodges Fort Scott is near the national average, with 3.99 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 59 deficiencies at Medicalodges Fort Scott, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.99 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.74 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.61 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.63 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.27 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.42 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

59
Total Deficiencies
Jul 1, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 55 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0755 Severity E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Jul 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Jul 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Jul 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Aug 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Aug 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 1.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 20.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.2% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 12.1% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 1.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 23.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $15,593

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 46 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
45
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 2, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
35