Occupancy rate
78%
Similar to the Kansas average: 79.5%Medicalodges Columbus
Nursing Home · Kansas, KS
Medicalodges Columbus
Nursing Home · Kansas, KS
Medicalodges Columbus is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community serving the short-term and long-term care needs of residents of Columbus, Kansas and surrounding communities. The highly skilled staff assists residents in achieving their highest possible level of physical, emotional, and social well-being. Medicalodges Columbus is 100% employee-owned, ensuring a personal investment in the quality of care provided.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 49m per day | ▲ 14% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 53m per day | ▲ 32% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 3h 1m per day | ▲ 12% State avg: 2h 41m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 19m per day | ▲ 20% State avg: 3h 35m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 1m per day | ▼ 50% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 25m per day | ▼ 17% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
45-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 45 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
Similar to the Kansas average: 79.5%Occupied beds
35 / 45
Average residents per home in Kansas
50 per day
Facility TypeNursing Facility | Residential Health Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyCherokee
License Number175264
Medicalodges Columbus is administrated by Amy Higgins.
Owner NameMl-Re Columbus LLC
Rehabilitation Services
Residential Care
Inspection History
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
Since 2012 · 14 years of data
84 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Kansas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2012 vs. Kansas state average
Overall vs. KS average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Kansas average:
• Total deficiencies (16% below)
• Deficiencies per year (15% below)
• Total deficiencies (16% below)
• Deficiencies per year (15% below)
Latest Inspection
December 22, 2025
Deficiencies
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 84 | 100 | This facility has 16% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas nursing home (84 vs. KS avg 100).↓ 16% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2012.
| 6 | 7.1 | This facility has 15% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas nursing home (6 vs. KS avg 7.1).↓ 15% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on April 17, 2019 found no deficiencies and confirmed the facility was in compliance with all regulations. Prior inspections, including one on January 10, 2019, cited multiple deficiencies related mainly to infection control, care planning, medication management, and environmental sanitation. Earlier complaint investigations were not listed in the available reports, and no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were noted. Previous corrective actions included staff education, removal of contaminated items, and improvements in resident care plans and medication monitoring. The inspection history shows improvement over time, with the facility correcting earlier cited issues and maintaining compliance in the latest survey.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Nursing Home in Kansas
Medicalodges Columbus is located in PO BOX 351, Kansas.
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Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.30
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.30
25% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 1.84
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.82
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.82
77% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.16
Short-stay resident measures
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
44.1%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
44.1%
13% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Medicalodges Columbus
Who is the owner of Medicalodges Columbus?
The legal owner and operator of Medicalodges Columbus is Ml-Re Columbus Llc.
Is Medicalodges Columbus in a walkable area?
Medicalodges Columbus has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Medicalodges Columbus?
According to KS state health department records, Medicalodges Columbus's license number is 175264.
What is the occupancy rate at Medicalodges Columbus?
Medicalodges Columbus's occupancy is 78%.
Who is the administrator of Medicalodges Columbus?
Amy Higgins is the administrator of Medicalodges Columbus.
How many beds does Medicalodges Columbus have?
Medicalodges Columbus has 45 beds.
Are there photos of Medicalodges Columbus?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Medicalodges Columbus in the photo gallery on this page.
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