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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Medicalodges Great Bend

1401 Cherry Lane, Great Bend, KS 67530

Medicalodges Great Bend, a 51-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Great Bend, KS, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #223 of 294 rated homes in KS on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 7 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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2 / 5
Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#223 of 294
In-state rank among rated KS homes
4.53
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
43
Inspection findings · 7 serious

The verdict

Medicalodges Great Bend, a 51-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Great Bend, KS, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #223 of 294 rated homes in KS on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 7 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

2 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#223 of 294
In-state rank among rated KS homes
4.53
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
43
Inspection findings · 7 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 296 KS nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
175522
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
51
Residents
44
In Hospital
No
County
Barton
Last Inspection
Jul 24, 2024
Abuse citation on record

Staffing Data

How the 4.53 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.82 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.44
CNA Hours
3.27
Total Nursing Hours
4.53 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
53.7%
RN Turnover
50.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Medicalodges Great Bend

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Medicalodges Great Bend ranks #223 of 294 rated nursing homes in KS on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Medicalodges Great Bend operates 51 certified beds in Great Bend, KS with approximately 44 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 4★ · quality 2★).

The inspection file contains 43 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 7 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 4 penalties totaling $52K against this provider. Per resident day, this facility reports 4.53 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.82 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Medicalodges Great Bend falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 53.7% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (43 most recent)

G - Isolated - Actual harm May 20, 2026 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 8, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 22, 2025 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 12, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Dec 22, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 12, 2025

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Apr 21, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 16, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 24, 2024 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 6, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 24, 2024 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 6, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 24, 2024 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 6, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 24, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 6, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jul 24, 2024 Tag: 0947

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 6, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 14, 2024

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Feb 6, 2024 Tag: 0803

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 11, 2024

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Jan 10, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 30, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 6, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2022 Tag: 0849

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.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2022 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2022 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2022 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2022 Tag: 0745

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2022 Tag: 0740

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2022 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2022 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2022 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2022 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2022 Tag: 0655

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2022 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2022 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2022 Tag: 0921

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2022 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2022 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2022

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jul 25, 2022 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2022

C - Widespread - No harm Jan 27, 2021 Tag: 0575

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 27, 2021 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 27, 2021 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 27, 2021 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 27, 2021 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 27, 2021 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 27, 2021 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 27, 2021 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 27, 2021 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 27, 2021 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 27, 2021 Tag: 0578

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2021

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 27, 2021 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2021

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jan 27, 2021 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2021

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 18.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 7.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 5.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 7.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 13.8% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 3.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 96.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 22.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 97.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 33.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 86.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 69.6% No

Penalty History 4 penalties totaling $52K

Date Type Amount
Dec 22, 2025 Fine $10K
Apr 21, 2025 Fine $16K
Feb 6, 2024 Fine $16K
Jan 10, 2024 Fine $10K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Medicalodges Great Bend, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Medicalodges Great Bend

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The KS registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View KS registry
  • Peer homes near 51 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in KS. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Medicalodges Great Bend?
Medicalodges Great Bend has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (2★).
Where does Medicalodges Great Bend rank among nursing homes in KS?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Medicalodges Great Bend ranks 223rd among 294 rated nursing homes in KS (#223 of 294). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Medicalodges Great Bend?
Medicalodges Great Bend reports 4.53 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.82 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 53.7%.
How many beds does Medicalodges Great Bend have?
Medicalodges Great Bend has 51 certified beds with approximately 44 residents. The facility is located at 1401 Cherry Lane, Great Bend, KS 67530.
Does Medicalodges Great Bend have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Medicalodges Great Bend has 43 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 7 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Medicalodges Great Bend received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Medicalodges Great Bend has received 4 penalties totaling $52K.
Who owns Medicalodges Great Bend?
Medicalodges Great Bend is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Medicalodges Great Bend last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Medicalodges Great Bend was on Jul 24, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Medicalodges Great Bend?
Medicalodges Great Bend is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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