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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Medicalodges Kinsley

620 Winchester Avenue, Kinsley, KS 67547

Medicalodges Kinsley, a 42-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Kinsley, KS, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding 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.

Phone: 6206592156

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
6.31
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
13
Inspection findings · 1 serious
$54K
Federal penalties (1)

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
175275
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
42
Residents
22
In Hospital
No
County
Edwards
Last Inspection
Nov 20, 2024

Staffing Data

How the 6.31 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.85 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.76
CNA Hours
4.71
Total Nursing Hours
6.31 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.02
Nursing Turnover
50.0%
RN Turnover
33.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Medicalodges Kinsley

Medicalodges Kinsley operates 42 certified beds in Kinsley, KS with approximately 22 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (5★). 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.

The inspection file contains 13 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $54K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 6.31 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.85 per resident day, the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Medicalodges Kinsley falls into a category where comparative context matters. 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. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 50.0%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. 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 details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (13 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 2, 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: Aug 1, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 2, 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: Aug 1, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2024 Tag: 0851

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 19, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2024 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: Dec 19, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 20, 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: Dec 19, 2024

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Nov 20, 2024 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 19, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2024 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 19, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2024 Tag: 0637

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 19, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2024 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 19, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 19, 2023 Tag: 0727

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 23, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 19, 2023 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 23, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 12, 2021 Tag: 0943

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 1, 2021

F - Widespread - Minimal harm May 12, 2021 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: Jun 1, 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 10.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 4.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 5.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 6.8% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 2.7% 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 97.8% 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 95.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 32.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay N/A No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $54K

Date Type Amount
Nov 20, 2024 Fine $54K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Medicalodges Kinsley?
Medicalodges Kinsley has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Medicalodges Kinsley?
Medicalodges Kinsley reports 6.31 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.85 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 50.0%.
How many beds does Medicalodges Kinsley have?
Medicalodges Kinsley has 42 certified beds with approximately 22 residents. The facility is located at 620 Winchester Avenue, Kinsley, KS 67547.
Does Medicalodges Kinsley have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Medicalodges Kinsley has 13 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Medicalodges Kinsley received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Medicalodges Kinsley has received 1 penalties totaling $54K.
Who owns Medicalodges Kinsley?
Medicalodges Kinsley is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Medicalodges Kinsley last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Medicalodges Kinsley was on Nov 20, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Medicalodges Kinsley?
Medicalodges Kinsley 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. Always verify information directly 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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