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Composite Quality Score

Comprehensive rating based on CMS data, staffing, quality measures, and compliance

A-
Grade
62
Score
CMS Ratings
16.3/22
Staffing Quality
11.7/20
Quality Measures
0.0/22
Compliance
18.0/18
Safety
13.0/13
Availability
6.0/10

Current Availability Estimate

Occupancy Rate86.0%
45
Total Beds
39
Occupied
6
Available

Basic Information

Address:

1000 MULBERRY

INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301

Number of Beds:

45

Estimated Occupancy:

86% (~6 available)

Chain:

MEDICALODGES, INC.

Quality Ratings

Overall Rating:4/5 Stars
Health Inspection:4/5 Stars
Staffing Rating:4/5 Stars
Quality Measures:2/5 Stars

Safety Information

Abuse Issues:No Issues Reported
Special Focus:Not Under Special Focus

Additional Information

CMS Certification Number:

175464

Provider Type:

Medicare and Medicaid

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Staffing Metrics

Higher staffing hours generally indicate better care quality. Lower turnover indicates more experienced, stable staff.

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours

Per resident per day

Average

This Facility

0.65

hours

National Avg

0.64

hours

Total Nursing Staff Hours

RN + LPN + Nurse Aides per resident per day

Average

This Facility

3.69

hours

National Avg

3.89

hours

Breakdown:

RN: 0.65hLPN: 0.41hAide: 2.64h

Staff Turnover Rate

Annual nursing staff turnover

Below Average

This Facility

38.5%

National Avg

46.6%

Understanding Staffing Metrics

Staffing hours: Higher hours generally mean more staff attention per resident. Federal minimum is 3.5 total hours per resident per day, but quality facilities often exceed 4+ hours.

Turnover: High turnover (>50%) can indicate staffing issues and affect care continuity. Lower turnover means more experienced staff familiar with residents' needs.

Detailed Quality Measures

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Health Inspections & Deficiencies

Total Deficiencies

40

Inspections

5

Nov 29, 2023 - Health Survey

12 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected: Dec 15, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Dec 15, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Dec 15, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Dec 15, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Dec 15, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Dec 15, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected: Dec 15, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Dec 15, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Dec 15, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Dec 15, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Dec 15, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Dec 15, 2023

Oct 10, 2023 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected: Oct 20, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected: Oct 20, 2023From Complaint

Oct 27, 2022 - Health Survey

6 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0925

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected: Nov 18, 2022From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected: Nov 18, 2022From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Nov 18, 2022From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0925

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected: Nov 18, 2022From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected: Nov 18, 2022From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Nov 18, 2022From Complaint

Apr 7, 2022 - Health Survey

4 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected: Apr 22, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected: Apr 22, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected: Apr 22, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected: Apr 22, 2022

Sep 21, 2020 - Health Survey

16 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Oct 20, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Oct 20, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Oct 20, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0637

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected: Oct 20, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0637

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected: Oct 20, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Oct 20, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Oct 20, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected: Oct 20, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Oct 20, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Oct 20, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Oct 20, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Oct 20, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Oct 20, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected: Oct 20, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Oct 20, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Oct 20, 2020

Understanding Deficiencies

Deficiencies are violations of federal health and safety standards identified during CMS inspections. They are categorized by scope (isolated, pattern, or widespread) and severity (potential for harm vs. actual harm).

Critical deficiencies involve actual harm to residents and should be carefully considered. Facilities typically have opportunities to correct deficiencies and implement preventive measures.

Understanding deficiencies: Not all deficiencies indicate poor care. Learn how to interpret health inspection results and identify serious warning signs. Read our guide on warning signs →

Penalties & Enforcement

No penalties or payment denials in the past 3 years

Key Highlights

High CMS Rating
4 out of 5 stars from Medicare
👨‍⚕
Above Average RN Staffing
0.65 RN hours per resident/day (national avg: 0.64)
Low Staff Turnover
38.5% (national avg: 46.6%)
🛏
Beds Available
Approximately 6 beds potentially available
🏆
Clean Safety Record
No recent penalties or high-severity deficiencies
🏢
Part of Healthcare Chain
MEDICALODGES, INC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quality rating for MEDICALODGES INDEPENDENCE?

MEDICALODGES INDEPENDENCE has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures reported by Medicare.

How many beds does this facility have?

MEDICALODGES INDEPENDENCE has 45 certified beds. The facility averages 39 residents per day, with an occupancy rate of approximately 86%.

What type of ownership does this facility have?

This facility is for profit - corporation owned. It is part of the MEDICALODGES, INC. network.

How can I contact MEDICALODGES INDEPENDENCE?

You can call MEDICALODGES INDEPENDENCE at (620)331-8789. The facility is located at 1000 MULBERRY, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301.

What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?

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