Medicalodges Columbus
Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas · CCN 175264 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Medicalodges, Inc. (18 facilities, chain average 2.7 stars)
CMS rates Medicalodges Columbus 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 45 certified beds, 29 residents a day on average. 21 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 2 at immediate jeopardy; 2 fines totalling $36,322.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / 5 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.89735 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.82191 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 4.52918 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 55.3% (registered nurses 50%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 complaint survey |
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0805 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2026-02-09 |
| 2025-02-10 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0730 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-10 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0919 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-10 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-10 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-10 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-10 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0757 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-21 |
| 2024-07-11 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2024-07-09 |
| 2023-05-25 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0694 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-20 |
| 2023-05-25 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0805 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-10-20 |
| 2021-09-23 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0679 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0561 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-10-20 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | Fine | $22,925 |
| 2024-07-11 | Fine | $13,397 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicalodges Inc. Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2014-10-28 |
| Lument Real Estate Capital LLC Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | — | 2009-06-26 |
| Ml-Re Columbus, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2009-06-26 |
| Higgins, Amy Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-12-03 |
| Taylor, John Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-05-01 |
| Butler, Richard Individual | corporate director | — | 2003-07-01 |
| Cox, Garen Individual | corporate director | — | 1998-02-26 |
| Doll, Gayle Individual | corporate director | — | 2005-03-10 |
| Hines, Scott Individual | corporate director | — | 2009-03-19 |
| Lager, Shannon Individual | corporate director | — | 2013-06-15 |
| Marshall, Carol Individual | corporate director | — | 2006-07-27 |
| Ott, Ron Individual | corporate director | — | 2006-09-15 |
| Christmas, Kevin Individual | corporate officer | — | 2025-03-27 |
| Coover, Teresa Individual | corporate officer | — | 2016-07-07 |
| Daniels, Jana Individual | corporate officer | — | 2025-03-27 |
| Dillon, William Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-09-12 |
| Hines, Scott Individual | corporate officer | — | 2009-03-20 |
| Kelly, Elizabeth Individual | corporate officer | — | 2025-03-27 |
| Lager, Shannon Individual | corporate officer | — | 2013-06-15 |
| Lantz, Kathleen Individual | corporate officer | — | 2007-10-22 |
| Listwan, Samantha Individual | corporate officer | — | 2017-06-05 |
| Mcbride, Travis Individual | corporate officer | — | 2012-11-15 |
| Rohling Mccord, Catherine Individual | corporate officer | — | 2000-06-09 |
| Schertz, Amber Individual | corporate officer | — | 2023-10-05 |
| Waechter Harmon, Lori Individual | corporate officer | — | 2019-03-31 |
| Hines, Scott Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2026-01-20 |
| Higgins, Amy Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 1999-09-15 |
| Cox, Garen Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2009-03-20 |
| Hines, Scott Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2013-03-01 |
| Rohling Mccord, Catherine Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2000-06-09 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Cherokee County.