Medicalodges Independence
Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas · CCN 175464 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Medicalodges, Inc. (18 facilities, chain average 2.7 stars)
CMS rates Medicalodges Independence 4 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 45 certified beds, 39 residents a day on average. 17 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.
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 | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 2 / 1 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.69338 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.64874 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.16931 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.5% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-18 | 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 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-17 |
| 2025-06-18 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0583 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-17 |
| 2025-06-18 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0628 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-17 |
| 2025-06-18 | 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 2025-07-17 |
| 2025-06-18 | 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 2025-07-17 |
| 2025-06-18 | 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 2025-07-17 |
| 2023-11-29 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. 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 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-11-29 | 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 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-11-29 | 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 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-11-29 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0881 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-10-10 complaint survey |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-20 |
| 2022-04-07 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0881 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-04-22 |
| 2022-04-07 | 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 2022-04-22 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
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% | 1976-04-19 |
| 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 | — | 2018-03-23 |
| Marshall, Carol Individual | corporate director | — | 2006-07-27 |
| Ott, Ron Individual | corporate director | — | 2006-09-15 |
| Cardenas, Staci Individual | corporate officer | — | 2014-07-01 |
| Coover, Teresa Individual | corporate officer | — | 2017-09-21 |
| Cox, Garen Individual | corporate officer | — | 1976-05-21 |
| Hines, Scott Individual | corporate officer | — | 2009-03-20 |
| Lager, Shannon Individual | corporate officer | — | 2013-06-01 |
| Lantz, Kathleen Individual | corporate officer | — | 2013-11-01 |
| Mcbride, Travis Individual | corporate officer | — | 2013-11-01 |
| Rohling Mccord, Catherine Individual | corporate officer | — | 2000-06-09 |
| Smith, Pamela Individual | corporate officer | — | 2014-07-01 |
| Lawrence, Megan Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2014-04-01 |
What changed
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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 Montgomery County.