CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Kansas. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Medicalodges Iola is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Iola, Kansas with 45 certified beds. It has been operating since 1992. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
+ 11 more deficiencies
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICALODGES INC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | May 1, 2022 |
| BARTLEY, TRACY | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2022 |
| BUTLER, RICHARD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2003 |
| COX, GAREN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Feb 26, 1988 |
| DOLL, GAYLE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Mar 6, 2005 |
| HINES, SCOTT | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Mar 20, 2009 |
| LAGER, SHANNON | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Mar 23, 2018 |
| MARSHALL, CAROL | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jul 27, 2006 |
| OTT, RON | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Sep 15, 2006 |
| CARDENAS, STACI | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2014 |
| COOVER, TERESA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 21, 2017 |
| HINES, SCOTT | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 20, 2009 |
| LAGER, SHANNON | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2013 |
| LANTZ, KATHLEEN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2013 |
| MCBRIDE, TRAVIS | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2013 |
| ROHLING MCCORD, CATHERINE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 9, 2000 |
| SMITH, PAMELA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2014 |
| WAECHTER HARMON, LORI | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 31, 2018 |
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