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Medicalodges Columbus is a 45-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility at 101 Lee Avenue in Columbus, Kansas. Owned and operated by Medicalodges, Inc., a 100% employee-owned company, the facility provides Medicare and Medicaid-certified services to Cherokee County residents under the administration of Amy Higgins.
As a skilled nursing facility (SNF), the community provides 24-hour clinical nursing care and rehabilitation services under the federal Medicare and Medicaid framework. While many facilities face high citation counts, Medicalodges Columbus maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero based on its most recent 2026 standard health filings. The facility currently carries a 4-out-of-5-star overall CMS rating, reflecting performance levels that exceed state averages in several key categories. Current occupancy stands at approximately 62%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 79.5%.
The facility’s staffing model is a significant metric of performance, exceeding state averages in multiple direct-care categories. Registered Nurse (RN) coverage is 49 minutes per resident per day, 14% above the state average, and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) hours are similarly high at 53 minutes daily. Direct care is further supported by nurse aides providing 3 hours and 1 minute of care, while total weekend nursing coverage is 4 hours and 19 minutes, which is 20% higher than the Kansas benchmark. The clinical team coordinates a broad range of services including short-term and long-term rehabilitation, memory care, and respite stays.
The campus offers both private and semi-private rooms equipped with senior-friendly layouts and 24-hour emergency call systems. Dining services are managed on-site, providing nutritional meals with specific accommodations for therapeutic dietary needs. All-inclusive services cover medical transportation, housekeeping, personal laundry, and a daily social activities calendar designed to support emotional and social well-being. Common area amenities include a library, an exercise room, and outdoor sitting areas, while its location, less than one mile from Mercy Maude Norton Hospital, facilitates rapid access to acute medical services.
Individuals seeking a mid-sized, employee-owned facility with high direct-care staffing ratios and a strong compliance record may find this setting appropriate. Prospective residents should contact the administrator directly to discuss current bed availability, which typically starts at approximately $3,843 per mont, and schedule an in-person tour to assess the rehabilitation gym and residential wings firsthand.
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 / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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 |
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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 |
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Weekend RN
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 |
Similar to the Kansas average: 79.5%Medicalodges Columbus is administrated by Amy Higgins.
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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 |
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.
Show Inspection ReportsThese measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.30
25% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 1.84
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.82
77% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.16
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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Estimated distance in miles from Columbus's city center to Medicalodges Columbus's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Medicalodges Columbus is located in PO BOX 351, Kansas.
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The legal owner and operator of Medicalodges Columbus is Ml-Re Columbus Llc.
Medicalodges Columbus has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to KS state health department records, Medicalodges Columbus's license number is 175264.
Medicalodges Columbus's occupancy is 78%.
Amy Higgins is the administrator of Medicalodges Columbus.
Medicalodges Columbus has 45 beds.
Medicalodges Columbus is located at 101 LEE AVENUE, PO BOX 351.
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