Medicalodges Iola
Nursing Home · Iola, KS
CMS certification number175226
Contact & location
600 E Garfield StreetIola, KS 66749
Allen County
- Phone
- (620) 365-3183
- ZIP code
- 66749 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 45
- Residents per day
- 41.5 (92% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Ml-Op Iola LLC
- Chain
- Medicalodges, INC. (18 facilities, avg 2.7★)
- Medicare certified since
- June 1, 1992
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.20 (state 4.07 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.78 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.58 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.85 (state 2.70 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.52 (state 3.60 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 51.1 (state 48.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 70.0 (state 42.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- July 23, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 12.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 41 health · 22 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-23 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-22 |
| 2025-07-23 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-22 |
| 2025-07-23 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-22 |
| 2025-07-23 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-22 |
| 2025-07-23 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-22 |
| 2025-07-23 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-22 |
| 2025-07-23 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-22 |
| 2025-07-23 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-22 |
| 2025-07-23 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-22 |
| 2025-07-23 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-22 |
| 2025-07-23 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-22 |
| 2025-07-23 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-22 |
| 2024-05-06 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-06 |
| 2024-05-06 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-06 |
| 2024-05-06 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-06 |
| 2024-05-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-06 |
| 2024-01-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-25 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-25 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-25 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-25 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-25 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2023-12-20 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-12-16 |
| 2022-06-09 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-08 |
| 2022-06-09 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-08 |
| 2022-06-09 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-08 |
| 2022-06-09 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-08 |
| 2022-06-09 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-08 |
| 2022-06-09 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-08 |
| 2022-06-09 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-08 |
| 2022-06-09 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-08 |
| 2022-06-09 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-08 |
| 2022-06-09 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-08 |
| 2022-06-09 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-08 |
| 2022-06-09 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-08 |
| 2022-06-09 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-08 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
2 penalties in the last three years, including $42,224 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-06 | Fine | $16,377 |
| 2023-12-20 | Fine | $25,847 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Medicalodges INC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Butler, Richard (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cox, Garen (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Doll, Gayle (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hines, Scott (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lager, Shannon (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Marshall, Carol (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ott, Ron (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cardenas, Staci (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Coover, Teresa (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hines, Scott (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lager, Shannon (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lantz, Kathleen (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McBride, Travis (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rohling McCord, Catherine (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Pamela (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Waechter Harmon, Lori (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bartley, Tracy (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Medicalodges Iola?
Medicalodges Iola has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Kansas.
How many beds does Medicalodges Iola have?
It has 45 certified beds and cares for about 42 residents per day.
Has Medicalodges Iola been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $42,224 in the last three years.
Who owns Medicalodges Iola?
It is part of Medicalodges, INC. and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Medicalodges Iola?
(620) 365-3183. The facility is located at 600 E Garfield Street, Iola, KS 66749.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.