Medicalodges Columbus
Nursing Home · Columbus, KS
CMS certification number175264
Contact & location
101 Lee AvenueColumbus, KS 66725
Cherokee County
- Phone
- (620) 429-2134
- ZIP code
- 66725 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 45
- Residents per day
- 28.5 (63% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Medicalodges INC
- Chain
- Medicalodges, INC. (18 facilities, avg 2.7★)
- Medicare certified since
- November 1, 1993
- 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
- 4.90 (state 4.07 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.82 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.65 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.43 (state 2.70 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.53 (state 3.60 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 55.3 (state 48.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 50.0 (state 42.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 10, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 12.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 21 health · 26 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2025-02-10 | 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 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-10 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-10 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-10 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-10 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-10 | 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 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-10 | 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 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-10 | 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 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-10 | 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 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-10 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2024-07-11 | 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 2024-07-09 |
| 2023-05-25 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-20 |
| 2023-05-25 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-20 |
| 2021-09-23 | 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 2021-10-20 |
| 2021-09-23 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-10-20 |
| 2021-09-23 | 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 2021-10-20 |
| 2021-09-23 | 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 2021-10-20 |
| 2021-09-23 | 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 2021-10-20 |
| 2021-09-23 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-10-20 |
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 $36,322 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | Fine | $22,925 |
| 2024-07-11 | Fine | $13,397 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Medicalodges INC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Lument Real Estate Capital LLC (organization) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Higgins, Amy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ml-Re Columbus, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Taylor, John (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| 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 | |
| Christmas, Kevin (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Coover, Teresa (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Daniels, Jana (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dillon, William (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hines, Scott (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kelly, Elizabeth (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lager, Shannon (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lantz, Kathleen (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Listwan, Samantha (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McBride, Travis (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rohling McCord, Catherine (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schertz, Amber (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Waechter Harmon, Lori (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hines, Scott (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Higgins, Amy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cox, Garen (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hines, Scott (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rohling McCord, Catherine (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Medicalodges Columbus?
Medicalodges Columbus has a 3-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 Columbus have?
It has 45 certified beds and cares for about 29 residents per day.
Has Medicalodges Columbus been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $36,322 in the last three years.
Who owns Medicalodges Columbus?
It is part of Medicalodges, INC. and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Medicalodges Columbus?
(620) 429-2134. The facility is located at 101 Lee Avenue, Columbus, KS 66725.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.