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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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Overview of Medicalodges Frontenac

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

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating

1/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 45

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

81.5%

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for

Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

78% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$3.0M

Operating loss

-$486.0K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$3,048,380.00

Operating loss

$-485,995.00

Payroll costs

$1.6M

53.1% of revenue

Other operating costs

$1.9M

Total costs $3.5M

45-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: 175363

CMS Certification Number: 175363

County: CRAWFORD

Ownership & operating entity

Medicalodges Frontenac is administrated by MICHAEL D. RICKS.

Owner name: CITY OF FRONTENAC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing

Rehabilitation

Long-term Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining

Social Areas

Family Spaces

Barbershop / Salon

Spiritual Services

Transportation Services

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

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

Religious Services

Yes, church members provide Bible studies and church services weekly.

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Medicalodges Frontenac offers a wide choice of menu selections to residents, creating an atmosphere of resident-centered living. Special diet preparations are also available.

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Latest inspection

Date:April 8, 2025

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Community: KS 67117-8005

Bed Count: 65

Pets Allowed: No

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CCN: 175402

Occupancy: 92.4%

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Payroll Costs: $5,972,395.00

Payroll %: 46.8%

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Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 4/5

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Community: KS 67456

Bed Count: 94

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: ERICKSON, KRISTON

CCN: 175507

Occupancy: 68.8%

Home Revenue: $9,155,377.00

Payroll Costs: $5,538,416.00

Payroll %: 60.5%

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Type of care: SNF AL

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Bed Count: 45

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 175363

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Payroll Costs: $1,618,981.00

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Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 3/5

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Bed Count: 12 Residents

Pets Allowed: No

Bed Options: Private Rooms

FRONTENAC, KS 66763-2299

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

13,383

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.4

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	4	9	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	4	9.7	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	25	7.8	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

40 staff

8.2hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

13 staff

2.9hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

3 staff

1.6hs shift avg

Dietary Services

1 staff

8.7hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

8.6hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

5.4%

of total hours from contractors

724 contractor hours this quarter

Qualified Social Worker: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	25	0	25	5,647	91	100%	7.8
Medication Aide/Technician	3	0	3	1,546	91	100%	8.7
Registered Nurse	4	0	4	1,273	88	97%	9
Licensed Practical Nurse	4	0	4	1,262	77	85%	9.7
RN Director of Nursing	2	0	2	570	63	69%	7.8
Dietitian	1	0	1	524	60	66%	8.7
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	516	60	66%	8.6
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	424	53	58%	8
Nurse Aide in Training	2	0	2	384	37	41%	7
Physical Therapy Aide	0	1	1	305	64	70%	4.8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	4	4	262	65	71%	3.9
Qualified Social Worker	0	3	3	67	36	40%	1.6
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	27	37	41%	0.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	23	8	9%	2.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	3	3	22	36	40%	0.5
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	16	4	4%	4
Medical Director	0	1	1	3	2	2%	1.5

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Total Health inspections 10

122% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 4.5

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total Health citations 35

30% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 26.9

3.5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 24 citations

Complaint investigations 11 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 2

122% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

Moderate Health citations 32

Minor Health citations 1

Citations history (last 3 years)

Nursing Services minor citation Mar 20, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 20, 2025

Corrected

Administration moderate citation Nov 18, 2024

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 18, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Part of: Medicalodges Inc

Resident Census by Payment Source

36 Total Residents

Medicare 2 (5.6%)

Medicaid 24 (66.7%)

Private Pay/Other 10 (27.8%)

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 10.8

Near Kansas average

Kansas average: 10.5

Functional decline score 21.9

6% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 20.7

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 16.0%

16% below Kansas average.

Walking Ability Worsened 26.2%

35% above Kansas average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 23.4%

1% below Kansas average.

Falls with Major Injury 1.4%

67% below Kansas average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 6.7%

45% above Kansas average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.5%

53% below Kansas average.

Depressive Symptoms 2.3%

55% below Kansas average.

Antipsychotic Use 31.5%

86% above Kansas average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 88.5%

4% below Kansas average.

Influenza Vaccine 94.6%

1% below Kansas average.

Lost Too Much Weight 3.6%

30% below Kansas average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 45.8%

39% worse than Kansas average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Kansas average

Total fines amount $32K

This home paid 27% less in fines than the state average.

Kansas average: $44K

Number of Fines 2

This home received 17% fewer 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 Apr 18, 2024

$17K

Civil Money Penalty Feb 8, 2023

$15K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

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

Occupancy Rate 81.5% ↑ 11.6pp vs 2022

Net Income -$485,995 ↑ ~$47K vs 2022

Total Payroll $2,020,434 ↓ ~$185K vs 2022

Profit Margin -16.2% ↓ 1.7pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	85.1%	82.8%	87.4%	72.8%	71.3%	60.9%	66.8%	66.1%	81.2%	68.8%	36.2%	69.8%	81.5%
Beds	120	120	120	120	120	85	85	65	65	65	65	65	45
Net Income	$222,930	$195,389	$136,233	-$277,370	$235,090	-$235,352	-$740,060	-$418,653	-$335,835	-$280,038	-$94,221	-$533,410	-$485,995
Gross Revenue	$5,927,254	$5,847,268	$3,821,749	$5,183,047	$5,398,575	$4,598,850	$3,939,185	$3,601,386	$4,363,226	$3,816,529	$3,578,187	$3,669,106	$2,999,489
Operating Expenses	$5,633,648	$5,377,373	$3,777,653	$5,580,730	$5,522,188	$4,818,448	$4,706,915	$4,201,255	$4,521,893	$4,070,373	$3,681,028	$4,335,282	$3,787,244
Net Patient Revenue	$5,815,375	$5,536,705	$3,912,534	$5,245,711	$5,681,633	$4,533,191	$3,920,135	$3,732,718	$4,132,638	$3,596,819	$3,404,280	$3,680,867	$3,252,358
Total Payroll	$4,108,262	$3,964,548	$2,296,567	$3,206,782	$2,996,624	$2,570,996	$2,434,686	$2,211,445	$2,309,314	$2,176,998	$1,994,091	$2,205,852	$2,020,434
Profit Margin %	3.8%	3.3%	3.6%	-5.4%	4.4%	-5.1%	-18.8%	-11.6%	-7.7%	-7.3%	-2.6%	-14.5%	-16.2%
Medicare %	8.0%	7.8%	7.4%	7.9%	8.1%	7.6%	7.0%	9.2%	8.7%	5.2%	4.9%	6.0%	2.5%
Medicaid %	63.4%	60.3%	12.9%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	28.7%	31.9%	92.6%	92.1%	91.9%	92.4%	93.0%	90.8%	91.3%	94.8%	95.1%	94.0%	97.5%
Revenue/Day	$156	$152	$152	$164	$182	$188	$189	$207	$214	$220	$229	$222	$243
Cost/Day	$151	$148	$147	$175	$177	$200	$227	$232	$235	$249	$247	$262	$283
Avg Length of Stay	176.7 days	184.6 days	270.5 days	312.7 days	206.9 days	142.7 days	154.7 days	231.7 days	194.7 days	188.0 days	261.0 days	276.1 days	205.8 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 Frontenac

Medicalodges Frontenac is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Medicalodges Frontenac is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Medicalodges Frontenac

Medicalodges Frontenac is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Medicalodges Frontenac is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Breakdown by payment type

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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

Inspection Reports

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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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