Nursing homes › Kansas › Medicalodges Independence
1000 Mulberry, Independence, KS 67301 · 6203318789 · 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: 3.69 (Kansas median: 3.94). RN hours: 0.65. Weekend total: 3.17. Nursing staff turnover: 38%.
All-time on record: 17 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-18 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-07-17 |
| 2025-06-18 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-17 |
| 2025-06-18 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-17 |
| 2025-06-18 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-17 |
| 2025-06-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-17 |
| 2025-06-18 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-17 |
| 2025-06-18 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-17 |
| 2023-11-29 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-11-29 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-11-29 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-11-29 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-11-29 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-11-29 | 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 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-11-29 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-10-10 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-10-20 |
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 03/23/2018 |
| MARSHALL, CAROL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/27/2006 |
| OTT, RON | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/15/2006 |
| CARDENAS, STACI | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2014 |
| COOVER, TERESA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/21/2017 |
| COX, GAREN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/21/1976 |
| HINES, SCOTT | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/20/2009 |
| LAGER, SHANNON | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2013 |
| LANTZ, KATHLEEN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2013 |
| MCBRIDE, TRAVIS | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2013 |
| ROHLING MCCORD, CATHERINE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/09/2000 |
| SMITH, PAMELA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2014 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 175464. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.