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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Medicalodges Wichita

2280 S Minneapolis Avenue, Wichita, KS 67211 · All homes in Wichita

Medicalodges Wichita, a 55-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Wichita, KS, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm 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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3 / 5
Average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.95
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
19
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
175008
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
55
Residents
45
In Hospital
No
County
Sedgwick
Last Inspection
Nov 17, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.95 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.62 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.95
CNA Hours
2.38
Total Nursing Hours
3.95 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
63.3%
RN Turnover
50.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Medicalodges Wichita

Medicalodges Wichita operates 55 certified beds in Wichita, KS with approximately 45 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 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 (3★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (2★). 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 19 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues, if any, did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 3.95 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.62 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 Wichita 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 63.3%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. 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 (19 most recent)

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Nov 17, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 17, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Nov 17, 2025 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 17, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 17, 2025 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 17, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Nov 17, 2025 Tag: 0730

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 17, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 15, 2024 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: Mar 15, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 15, 2024 Tag: 0908

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 15, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 15, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 15, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 15, 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: Mar 15, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 23, 2022 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 22, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 23, 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: Apr 22, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 23, 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: Apr 22, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 23, 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: Apr 22, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 23, 2022 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 22, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 23, 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: Apr 22, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 23, 2022 Tag: 0687

Provide appropriate foot care.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 22, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 23, 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: Apr 22, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 23, 2022 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: Apr 22, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 23, 2022 Tag: 0582

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 22, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 23, 2022 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 22, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 21.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 4.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 14.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 20.5% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 1.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% 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 99.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 25.9% 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 27.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 93.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 81.5% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Medicalodges Wichita?
Medicalodges Wichita has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (2★).
What are the staffing levels at Medicalodges Wichita?
Medicalodges Wichita reports 3.95 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.62 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 63.3%.
How many beds does Medicalodges Wichita have?
Medicalodges Wichita has 55 certified beds with approximately 45 residents. The facility is located at 2280 S Minneapolis Avenue, Wichita, KS 67211.
Does Medicalodges Wichita have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Medicalodges Wichita has 19 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Medicalodges Wichita received any fines or penalties?
No, Medicalodges Wichita has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Medicalodges Wichita?
Medicalodges Wichita is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Medicalodges Wichita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Medicalodges Wichita was on Nov 17, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Medicalodges Wichita?
Medicalodges Wichita 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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