Inspection Reports for
Medicalodges Wichita
2280 S MINNEAPOLIS AVE, WICHITA, KS, 67211-5398
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 6 years)
Deficiencies (over 6 years)
5.5 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
8% better than Kansas average
Kansas average: 6 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
12
9
6
3
0
Occupancy
Latest occupancy rate
82% occupied
Based on a November 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a decline in demand based on occupancy rates.
Occupancy rate over time
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 45
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Nov 17, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements in multiple areas including staff performance evaluations, medication administration, food sanitation, and infection control.
Findings
The facility had multiple deficiencies including failure to complete annual performance reviews for some staff, medication administration errors for one resident, unsanitary food preparation and dining areas, and inadequate infection control practices related to laundry and linen handling.
Deficiencies (4)
F 0730: The facility failed to complete an annual performance review at least once every 12 months for one of five Certified Nurse Aides reviewed.
F 0760: The facility failed to ensure accurate administration of multiple medications as ordered for one resident, including missed doses of pain and constipation medications.
F 0812: The facility failed to prepare and serve food under sanitary conditions, with multiple areas in the kitchen and dining room noted to have dried-on food debris and unsanitary surfaces.
F 0880: The facility failed to ensure adequate infection control practices related to handling, processing, and storage of resident clothing and linen, including unmarked clean clothing and unsanitary laundry equipment.
Report Facts
Resident census: 45
Sample size: 15
Residents reviewed for unnecessary medications: 5
Missed medication doses: 5
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Nurse D | Administrative Nurse | Confirmed medication administration findings and documentation issues |
| Laundry Staff V | Laundry Staff | Reported on laundry and linen handling deficiencies |
| Housekeeping/Laundry Staff W | Housekeeping/Laundry Staff | Confirmed laundry area deficiencies and need for repairs |
| Administrative Nurse F | Administrative Nurse | Reported on infection control observations related to linen handling |
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 47
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Feb 15, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a routine survey to assess compliance with food service safety, infection prevention, equipment maintenance, and environmental safety standards in the facility kitchen.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain a safe, sanitary, and functional kitchen environment, including improper food storage and preparation, unsanitary conditions, equipment in disrepair, and unsafe physical conditions such as missing floor tiles and rusted equipment. Multiple deficiencies were identified that posed potential harm to residents.
Deficiencies (4)
F0812: The facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards, including uncovered trash cans, soiled floors, rusted pot racks, and contaminated cooking equipment.
F0880: The facility failed to provide a safe, functional, sanitary environment in the kitchen, including uncovered trash cans without foot-operated lids, missing floor tiles with black substance buildup, rusted shelving, and contaminated can opener.
F0908: The facility failed to maintain all mechanical and electrical equipment in safe operating condition, including rusted shelving legs, contaminated can opener, rusted pot rack poles, and stove hood with bubbled, peeling paint.
F0921: The facility failed to ensure a safe and sanitary environment, including missing floor tiles creating a trip hazard and unsanitizable surfaces, and tiles improperly stored on a windowsill in the food prep area.
Report Facts
Residents present: 47
Missing floor tiles: 30
Dish racks: 8
Flat baking sheets: 11
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Dietary Staff BB | Confirmed multiple findings related to kitchen sanitation and equipment maintenance | |
| Dietary Staff CC | Confirmed findings related to stove hood condition and kitchen sanitation | |
| Maintenance Staff U | Confirmed missing floor tiles and trip hazard in kitchen |
Inspection Report
Census: 47
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Feb 15, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with food service safety, infection prevention and control, equipment maintenance, and overall sanitary conditions in the facility kitchen.
Findings
The facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards, maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen environment, and keep all mechanical and electrical equipment in safe operating condition. Multiple sanitation and maintenance issues were identified, including uncovered trash cans, rusted equipment, missing floor tiles, and buildup of debris.
Deficiencies (4)
F0812: The facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Issues included uncovered trash cans, soiled floors, rusted pot racks, dirty commercial can opener, and baking sheets with residue.
F0880: The facility failed to provide a safe, functional, sanitary environment in the kitchen. Findings included uncovered trash cans without foot-operated lids, missing floor tiles with black substance buildup, rusted shelving and pot racks, and dirty can opener.
F0908: The facility failed to maintain all mechanical and electrical equipment in safe operating condition. Issues included rusted shelving legs, dirty commercial can opener, rusted pot rack poles, and stove hood with bubbled, peeling paint.
F0921: The facility failed to ensure a safe and sanitary environment in the kitchen. Findings included missing floor tiles creating a trip hazard and unsanitizable surfaces, and tiles left on a windowsill in the food prep area.
Report Facts
Residents present: 47
Missing floor tiles: 30
Flat baking sheets with residue: 11
Dish racks on soiled shelf: 8
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jul 26, 2023
Visit Reason
Annual inspection survey of Medicalodges Wichita nursing home to assess compliance with health regulations.
Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection.
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 43
Deficiencies: 11
Date: Mar 23, 2022
Visit Reason
Routine inspection of Medicalodges Wichita nursing home to assess compliance with regulatory requirements including resident care, medication management, infection control, and food safety.
Findings
The facility had multiple deficiencies including failure to protect resident dignity with catheter care, failure to provide timely beneficiary notifications, incomplete care plans for respiratory and foot care, inadequate catheter and respiratory equipment care, medication regimen errors including failure to reduce antipsychotic doses and limit PRN psychotropic use, improper food storage, and lapses in infection control practices such as improper glove use and failure to clean glucometers.
Deficiencies (11)
F 0550: The facility failed to ensure Resident 29's urinary catheter drainage bag was covered with a dignity bag and kept out of public view, violating the resident's right to dignity.
F 0582: The facility failed to provide prior notification (CMS form 10055) to Resident 99 before ending Medicare Part A coverage, denying the resident the opportunity to dispute the decision.
F 0623: The facility failed to send timely notification of facility-initiated hospitalization transfer/discharge to the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman for Resident 28.
F 0657: The facility failed to include directions in Resident 148's care plan for timely changing of nebulizer tubing and cleaning of respiratory equipment.
F 0687: The facility failed to provide appropriate foot care and complete admission and weekly skin assessments for diabetic Resident 148.
F 0690: The facility failed to prevent Resident 29's urinary catheter tubing from contacting the floor, increasing risk of urinary tract infection.
F 0695: The facility failed to ensure a system to timely change oxygen tubing, nebulizer tubing, and clean respiratory equipment for Residents 148 and 25.
F 0756: The facility failed to implement a pharmacist's recommendation for gradual dose reduction of antipsychotic medication for Resident 33 and failed to limit PRN psychotropic medication duration for Resident 28.
F 0758: The facility failed to initiate a physician's order for dose reduction of antipsychotic medication for six months for Resident 33 and failed to limit PRN psychotropic medication use for Resident 28.
F 0812: The facility failed to store food in a sanitary manner in the main kitchen, including open bags of food without proper closure or dating.
F 0880: The facility failed to clean a glucometer after use and failed to change gloves between dirty and clean tasks when providing care to Residents 23 and 9, increasing infection risk.
Report Facts
Residents in census: 43
Residents in sample: 13
Duration of unchanged antipsychotic dose: 6
PRN psychotropic medication duration: 48
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Nurse L | Licensed Nurse | Reported catheter tubing should remain off the floor and acknowledged hospice staff changed urinary collection bag |
| Certified Nurse Assistant K | Certified Nursing Assistant | Reported knowledge that catheter tubing needed to be off the floor |
| Certified Nurse Aide G | Certified Nurse Aide | Reported informing nurse about Resident 148's toenails |
| Administrative Nurse B | Administrative Nurse | Reported failure to send hospitalization notice to Ombudsman and expectations for respiratory care and medication monitoring |
| Certified Medication Aide J | Certified Medication Aide | Reported medication administration and cleaning of nebulizer equipment |
| Licensed Nurse E | Licensed Nurse | Reported expectations for nebulizer cleaning and medication monitoring |
| Certified Dietary Manager N | Certified Dietary Manager | Verified expectations for food storage practices |
| Certified Medication Aide J | Certified Medication Aide | Observed infection control lapses and reported on resident behaviors |
| Administrative Nurse I | Administrative Nurse | Observed infection control lapses and reported on resident care |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 1
Date: May 3, 2013
Visit Reason
This is a post-certification revisit to verify that previously reported deficiencies have been corrected as indicated on the CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction.
Findings
The report confirms that the deficiency identified under regulation 483.13(c)(1)(ii)-(iii), (c)(2)-(4) with ID prefix F0225 was corrected by the revisit date of 05/03/2013.
Deficiencies (1)
Regulation 483.13(c)(1)(ii)-(iii), (c)(2)-(4) deficiency previously cited was corrected by 05/03/2013.
Report Facts
Deficiency correction date: May 3, 2013
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 2
Date: May 3, 2013
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted by the facility in response to a complaint investigation related to allegations of abuse and neglect.
Findings
The facility was found to have deficiencies related to failure to immediately report allegations of abuse and to thoroughly investigate and report such allegations to the State Survey and Certification agency. The Plan of Correction outlines corrective actions including staff training, resident interviews, and ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance.
Deficiencies (2)
F0000 This plan of correction constitutes a written allegation of substantial compliance with State Statutes and Regulations for the Operation of Nursing Facilities. The facility's response does not indicate agreement with the survey agency's conclusions.
F225-D The facility failed to ensure staff immediately reported allegations or incidents of abuse to the Administrator and State Survey agency and failed to thoroughly investigate and report these allegations.
Report Facts
Plan of Correction completion date: May 3, 2013
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Wyckoff | Administrator | Submitted the Plan of Correction |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 68
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Apr 15, 2013
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint survey for complaint #65082 regarding allegations of abuse and neglect at the facility.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved two residents (#1 and #2) with allegations of abuse. Resident #1 reported verbal abuse and threatening behavior by staff member H, witnessed by multiple staff. The facility delayed reporting the incident to the State agency. Resident #2 made allegations of neglect and sexual abuse, which were not properly investigated or reported to the State agency or guardian. Investigations lacked staff and resident interviews and failed to address key concerns.
Findings
The facility failed to thoroughly investigate allegations of abuse and neglect, failed to immediately report allegations of abuse to the administrator, and failed to report allegations to the State survey and certification agency for two sampled residents. Investigations were incomplete and did not include necessary interviews or documentation.
Deficiencies (1)
F225 - The facility failed to thoroughly investigate allegations of abuse and neglect, and failed to immediately report allegations of abuse to the administrator and the State survey and certification agency for 2 of 2 sampled residents.
Report Facts
Census: 68
Sampled residents: 2
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 3, 2012
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted in response to a prior inspection or deficiency report for the facility.
Findings
No deficiencies or findings are detailed in this document. It serves solely as a record of the Plan of Correction submission.
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
Date: May 23, 2012
Visit Reason
This is a post-certification revisit to verify that previously cited deficiencies have been corrected as documented on the CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction.
Findings
All previously reported deficiencies identified by regulation numbers F0225, F0281, F0312, F0323, F0431, and F0441 were corrected as of the revisit date.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 63
Deficiencies: 6
Date: May 2, 2012
Visit Reason
Complaint investigation and resurvey related to allegations of abuse, neglect, and mistreatment of residents, as well as concerns about care and facility compliance.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved allegations of abuse, neglect, and mistreatment of residents, including failure to report incidents, failure to investigate thoroughly, and failure to protect residents from potential abuse and neglect.
Findings
The facility failed to thoroughly investigate and report allegations of abuse and neglect for multiple residents, failed to develop an initial care plan for one resident, failed to maintain good grooming for two residents, failed to ensure a safe environment regarding an unlocked hydroculator, failed to dispose of expired medications properly, and failed to maintain an effective infection control program.
Deficiencies (6)
F225: The facility failed to thoroughly investigate and report allegations of abuse and neglect involving residents #25, the spouse of resident #25, and #45, including verbal and physical mistreatment and failure to report to the State agency.
F281: The facility failed to develop an initial care plan for resident #79, who was admitted for comfort care and expired shortly after admission.
F312: The facility failed to provide necessary services to maintain good grooming of facial hair for residents #1 and #9, including failure to shave facial hair regularly and document refusals.
F323: The facility failed to ensure the resident environment remained free of accident hazards by leaving an unlocked hydroculator accessible to cognitively impaired residents and failed to provide adequate supervision to two residents.
F431: The facility failed to dispose of an expired vial of Tuberculin solution with 25 tests left, violating medication storage and expiration policies.
F441: The facility failed to maintain an effective infection control program by not properly cleaning a C-diff resident's room according to CDC guidelines, failing to track infections adequately, and improperly handling soiled linens.
Report Facts
Facility census: 63
Residents sampled for abuse, neglect, and exploitation: 7
Residents identified with cognitive impairment and independent mobility: 28
Tuberculin tests left in expired vial: 25
Residents included in sample for ADL review: 21
Residents reviewed for ADL care: 3
Residents with verbal behavioral symptoms: 4
BIMS score: 11
BIMS score: 15
BIMS score: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative staff A | Administrative Nursing Staff | Reported facility failed to investigate abuse allegations and failed to report to State agency; expected staff to reattempt care refusals and report refusals. |
| Administrative staff B | Person in charge of ANE program | Denied knowledge of abuse complaints; confirmed failure to report abuse and neglect allegations to State agency. |
| Licensed Nurse M | Licensed Nurse | Denied direct knowledge of abuse reports but heard complaints about staff O. |
| Social Service Staff L | Social Service Director | Denied knowledge of abuse reports from resident #25. |
| Direct Care Staff F | Direct Care Staff | Reported shaving resident #1 on bath days only; resident never refused shaving. |
| Direct Care Staff J | Housekeeping Staff | Reported cleaning C-diff room with insufficient disinfectant wet time and improper mop cleaning. |
| Licensed Nursing Staff E | Licensed Nurse | Received abuse complaint from resident #45 but did not take action; reported no knowledge of incidents. |
| Consultant T | Consultant | Assisted facility with medication policies; identified expired Tuberculin vial needing disposal. |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 6
Date: N087021 POC HB2N11
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted by the facility in response to deficiencies cited during a prior inspection.
Findings
The plan addresses multiple deficiencies including reporting of abuse allegations, development of initial care plans, provision of grooming and hygiene services, maintaining a safe resident environment, medication expiration management, and infection control program compliance.
Deficiencies (6)
F225-E: The facility must assure all allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation are reported, investigated, and documented according to policy and state law.
F281-D: The facility must develop initial care plans for all new admissions within 48 hours of admission.
F312-D: The facility must provide necessary services to maintain good nutrition, grooming, and personal and oral hygiene for residents unable to carry out activities of daily living.
F323-E: The facility must ensure the resident environment remains as free of accident hazards as possible, including securing hazardous equipment.
F431-E: The facility must ensure all expired medications are discarded according to policy and monitor medication expiration dates regularly.
F441-F: The facility must maintain an Infection Control Program to provide a safe environment and prevent disease transmission, including staff education and monitoring.
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