Nursing homes › Kansas › Medicalodges Fort Scott
915 S Horton, Fort Scott, KS 66701 · 6202230210 · 45 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Medicalodges, Inc., a group operating 19 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 2.7/5, 4 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $607,734 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.7/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.18 (Kansas median: 3.94). RN hours: 0.56. Weekend total: 3.48. Nursing staff turnover: 49%.
All-time on record: 58 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-02-18 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-02-18 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-02-18 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-02-18 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-02-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-02-18 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-02-18 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2025-07-02 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-07-30 |
| 2025-07-02 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-30 |
| 2025-07-02 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-30 |
| 2024-08-15 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-14 |
| 2024-08-15 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-14 |
| 2024-04-03 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | F | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-03 |
| 2024-04-03 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-03 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICALODGES INC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 04/19/1976 |
| BUTLER, RICHARD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2003 |
| COX, GAREN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/26/1998 |
| DOLL, GAYLE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/10/2005 |
| HINES, SCOTT | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/19/2009 |
| LAGER, SHANNON | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/22/2017 |
| MARSHALL, CAROL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/27/2006 |
| OTT, RON | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/15/2006 |
| HINES, SCOTT | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/20/2009 |
| LAGER, SHANNON | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/15/2013 |
| LANTZ, KATHLEEN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/22/2007 |
| MCBRIDE, TRAVIS | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/15/2012 |
| ROHLING MCCORD, CATHERINE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/09/2000 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 175258. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.