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Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement. Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program. State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options. Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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Do you help families that need Medicaid?

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Medicalodges Great Bend

GREAT BEND, KS 67530 View Map

Medicalodges Great Bend is a Nursing Home in Kansas

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Overview of Medicalodges Great Bend

Medicalodges Great Bend is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community serving the short-term and long-term care needs of residents of Great Bend, Kansas and surrounding communities. The highly skilled staff assists residents in achieving their highest possible level of physical, emotional, and social well-being. Medicalodges Great Bend is 100% employee-owned, ensuring a personal, vested interest in providing quality care.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 6.04/day

Overall rating

2/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 51

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

84.9%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

60% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

40% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$3.7M

Operating loss

-$494.6K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$3,716,403.00

Operating loss

$-494,614.00

Payroll costs

$2.0M

54.2% of revenue

Other operating costs

$2.2M

Total costs $4.2M

51-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Nursing Facility

Additional licensing details

License number: 175522

CMS Certification Number: 175522

County: BARTON

Ownership & operating entity

Medicalodges Great Bend is administrated by FRED HERMES.

Owner name: ML-RE GREAT BEND, LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing

Rehabilitation

Long-term Care

Residential Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining

Social Areas

Family Spaces

Barber Shop / Salon

Spiritual Services

Transportation Services

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Long-term Care, Residential Care, Activities, Amenities

Religious Services

Yes, church members provide Bible studies and church services from many different denominations.

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Medicalodges Great Bend offers a wide choice of menu selections to residents, creating an atmosphere of resident-centered living. Special diet preparations are made to meet any specialized needs.

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Latest inspection

Date:December 31, 2025

GREAT BEND, KS 67530

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

20,483

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.8

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	5	10	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	6	9.7	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	28	7.9	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

52 staff

8.3hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

3 staff

8.5hs shift avg

Therapy Services

14 staff

4hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

3 staff

2hs shift avg

Dietary Services

2 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

5.8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

4.3%

of total hours from contractors

877 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	28	0	28	9,171	91	100%	7.9
Medication Aide/Technician	11	0	11	3,670	91	100%	8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse	6	0	6	1,781	89	98%	9.7
Registered Nurse	4	1	5	1,264	88	97%	10
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	990	70	77%	8.8
Dietitian	2	0	2	890	89	98%	7.5
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	488	59	65%	8.3
Speech Language Pathologist	0	3	3	474	67	74%	7.1
Administrator	1	0	1	432	54	59%	8
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	345	59	65%	5.8
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	234	67	74%	3.5
Nurse Aide in Training	1	0	1	68	9	10%	7.6
Qualified Social Worker	0	3	3	64	32	35%	2
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	3	3	50	45	49%	1.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	24	6	7%	4
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	2	2	23	15	16%	1.5
Physical Therapy Aide	0	1	1	3	1	1%	2.7
Medical Director	0	1	1	1	3	3%	0.4

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Total Health inspections 8

78% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 4.5

Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total Health citations 41

52% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 26.9

5.12 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 35 citations

Complaint investigations 6 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 4

344% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

Serious Health citations 2

122% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

Moderate Health citations 34

Minor Health citations 1

Citations history (last 3 years)

Quality of Care critical citation Apr 21, 2025

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Jul 24, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jul 24, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jul 24, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Part of: Medicalodges, Inc

Resident Census by Payment Source

37 Total Residents

Medicare 3 (8.1%)

Medicaid 28 (75.7%)

Private Pay/Other 6 (16.2%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 9.1

14% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 10.5

Functional decline score 21.1

Near Kansas average

Kansas average: 20.7

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 18.1%

5% below Kansas average.

Walking Ability Worsened 15.2%

22% below Kansas average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 30.0%

26% above Kansas average.

Falls with Major Injury 8.1%

83% above Kansas average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 2.2%

53% below Kansas average.

Urinary Tract Infection 6.3%

102% above Kansas average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% below Kansas average.

Antipsychotic Use 16.8%

1% below Kansas average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 89.3%

3% below Kansas average.

Influenza Vaccine 97.6%

2% above Kansas average.

Lost Too Much Weight 1.8%

65% below Kansas average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 74.7%

Near Kansas average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Kansas average

Influenza Vaccine 69.6%

5% worse than Kansas average

Total fines amount $44K

This home is near the state average.

Kansas average: $44K

Number of Fines 3

This home received 24% more fines than the state average.

Kansas average: 2.4

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Kansas average: 0.3

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Feb 6, 2024

$16K

Civil Money Penalty Jan 10, 2024

$10K

Civil Money Penalty Jun 13, 2023

$18K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Medicalodges Great Bend based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 84.9% ↑ 14.2pp vs 2022

Net Income -$494,614 ↑ ~$446K vs 2022

Total Payroll $2,360,225 ↑ ~$808K vs 2022

Profit Margin -13.4% ↑ 12.2pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	77.4%	78.0%	88.3%	79.0%	83.0%	82.9%	106.6%	73.0%	75.3%	84.3%	81.1%	70.6%	84.9%
Beds	44	44	44	44	44	56	44	62	62	62	62	62	51
Net Income	$248,894	-$68,604	$1,201	-$350,355	-$188,175	-$316,213	$17,623	-$96,935	-$154,716	$413,649	-$157,187	-$940,550	-$494,614
Gross Revenue	$2,053,092	$2,014,769	$2,673,027	$2,543,833	$2,784,758	$3,330,806	$3,113,612	$908,103	$3,792,890	$4,390,877	$4,352,538	$3,676,840	$3,690,967
Operating Expenses	$2,484,898	$2,813,990	$2,695,414	$2,855,162	$2,928,732	$3,627,082	$3,303,833	$974,386	$3,758,137	$4,029,984	$4,677,324	$5,025,319	$4,808,677
Net Patient Revenue	$2,053,092	$2,014,769	$2,671,677	$2,542,316	$2,784,758	$3,330,806	$3,097,349	$839,603	$3,541,308	$4,279,090	$4,315,669	$3,779,898	$4,288,627
Total Payroll	$1,587,293	$1,878,290	$1,726,992	$1,813,353	$1,903,228	$2,334,787	$2,151,770	$545,749	$1,775,818	$1,989,471	$1,662,087	$1,552,109	$2,360,225
Profit Margin %	12.1%	-3.4%	0.0%	-13.8%	-6.8%	-9.5%	0.6%	-10.7%	-4.1%	9.4%	-3.6%	-25.6%	-13.4%
Medicare %	0.5%	4.1%	3.5%	10.0%	8.0%	6.0%	6.5%	9.2%	10.0%	9.9%	5.8%	7.9%	11.5%
Medicaid %	60.5%	47.0%	57.9%	59.5%	50.2%	53.0%	51.3%	146.5%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	38.9%	48.9%	38.6%	30.6%	41.9%	41.1%	42.2%	90.8%	90.0%	90.1%	94.2%	92.1%	88.5%
Revenue/Day	$162	$161	$188	$200	$209	$196	$181	$202	$208	$224	$235	$236	$272
Cost/Day	$196	$224	$190	$225	$220	$213	$193	$234	$220	$211	$255	$314	$304
Avg Length of Stay	635.5 days	627.7 days	154.2 days	258.8 days	272.2 days	377.7 days	285.3 days	231.4 days	156.4 days	245.2 days	266.1 days	158.3 days	143.6 days

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Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

General: Age 65+, Kansas resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home- level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

KS Specifics: Requires care level assessment.

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

General: Age 60+, Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits: ~$1,800/month (individual, varies).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

KS Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kansas resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

KS Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kansas resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

KS Specifics: 11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kansas SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kansas resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

KS Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kansas resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

KS Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Medicalodges Great Bend

Medicalodges Great Bend is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Medicalodges Great Bend is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Medicalodges Great Bend

Medicalodges Great Bend is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Medicalodges Great Bend is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Dining & Nutrition

Inspection History

Latest inspection

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Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Kansas Seniors

Frail Elderly Waiver

Senior Care Act

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

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