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HomeKansasMedicalodges Paola

Medicalodges Paola

501 Assembly Lane, Paola, KS 660719132943345
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
70
certified
3 fine(s) totaling $78,225

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 70 certified beds with an average of 63.6 residents per day (91% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Jul 29, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $78,225 across 3 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 2.43 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 52.4% (high)

• Part of the Medicalodges, Inc. chain (20 facilities)

Medicalodges Paola is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Paola, Kansas with 70 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. The facility scored below average compared to Kansas facilities.

Beds
70
Avg Residents/Day
63.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 1, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Miami
Last Inspection
Jul 29, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
114.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (27)

F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Jul 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0947Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Sep 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Sep 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Sep 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0921Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Nov 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Sep 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 7, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 7, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 7, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 7, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 7, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 7, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 7, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 7, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0921Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 7, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$78,225
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineSep 21, 2023
$8,193
FineNov 6, 2023
$14,041
FineSep 4, 2024
$55,991

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.36 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.66 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.41 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing2.43 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total1.88 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
52.4%
RN Turnover
40.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (17)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MEDICALODGES INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 22, 2009
COX, GARENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 26, 1998
DOLL, GAYLECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 10, 2005
HINES, SCOTTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 19, 2009
MARSHALL, CAROLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
CARDENAS, STACICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 28, 2013
COOVER, TERESACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 7, 2016
COX, GARENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 21, 1976
HINES, SCOTTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 20, 2009
LAGER, SHANNONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2013
LANTZ, KATHLEENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 22, 2007
MCBRIDE, TRAVISCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 15, 2012
ROHLING MCCORD, CATHERINECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 9, 2000
SMITH, PAMELACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
WAECHTER HARMON, LORICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 25, 2019
JALLOW, ALLIEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AFeb 14, 2019
OTT, RONW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AOct 21, 1996

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Medicalodges Paola?▾
Medicalodges Paola has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Medicalodges Paola had any health inspection violations?▾
Medicalodges Paola had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 29, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $78,225 across 3 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Medicalodges Paola?▾
Medicalodges Paola provides 2.43 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours, 0.66 LPN hours, and 1.36 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 52.4%.
How many beds does Medicalodges Paola have?▾
Medicalodges Paola has 70 certified beds with an average of 63.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Medicalodges, Inc. chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Medicalodges Paola?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Paola, Kansas with an average rating of 3.5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Paola nursing homes page.

Part of Medicalodges, Inc.

This chain operates 20 facilities. View all →