About Medicalodges Columbus
Medicalodges Columbus, located in COLUMBUS, KS, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Medicalodges Columbus
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.24 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.24 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the MEDICALODGES, INC. network. This chain operates 20 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
Medicalodges Columbus provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 112 | Feb 10, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 91 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 10.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 0.0% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 20.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 2.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 3.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 81.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 48.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 3.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 8.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 27.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 93.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 36.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 1.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 44.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 6.3% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 1 complaint
- 2026: 1 complaint
- Total: 2 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb 09, 2026 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. |
| Jul 09, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Management & Direction
- RICHARD BUTLER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- KEVIN CHRISTMAS CORPORATE OFFICER
- TERESA COOVER CORPORATE OFFICER
- GAREN COX CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- GAREN COX TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- JANA DANIELS CORPORATE OFFICER
- WILLIAM DILLON CORPORATE OFFICER
- GAYLE DOLL CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- AMY HIGGINS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- AMY HIGGINS ADP OF THE SNF
- SCOTT HINES TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- SCOTT HINES CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- SCOTT HINES CORPORATE OFFICER
- SCOTT HINES INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
- ELIZABETH KELLY CORPORATE OFFICER
- SHANNON LAGER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- SHANNON LAGER CORPORATE OFFICER
- KATHLEEN LANTZ CORPORATE OFFICER
- SAMANTHA LISTWAN CORPORATE OFFICER
- CAROL MARSHALL CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- TRAVIS MCBRIDE CORPORATE OFFICER
- ML-RE COLUMBUS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- RON OTT CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- CATHERINE ROHLING MCCORD CORPORATE OFFICER
- CATHERINE ROHLING MCCORD TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- AMBER SCHERTZ CORPORATE OFFICER
- JOHN TAYLOR ADP OF THE SNF
- LORI WAECHTER HARMON CORPORATE OFFICER
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Windridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 4 |
| Communities of Wildwood Ranch | N/A | 4 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Parsons | N/A | 5 |
| Prairie Mission Retirement Village | N/A | 4 |
| Pittsburg Care and Rehab | N/A | 4 |
| Oswego Operator, LLC | N/A | 3 |
| Quaker Hill Manor | N/A | 4 |
| Eastwood Manor | N/A | 2 |
| Westgate | N/A | 4 |
| Parsons Presbyterian Manor | N/A | 3 |
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Ownership Details
Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.
Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Medicalodges Columbus directly at 6204292134. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.