Medicalodges Independence
1000 Mulberry, Independence, KS 67301
Medicalodges Independence is a nursing home in Independence, Kansas. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (620) 331-8789
- Last standard health inspection
- June 18, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 45
- Residents per day, on average
- 36.2
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Medicalodges INC
- Chain
- Medicalodges, INC.
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Kansas average (17 vs 28).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
7 citations
Health inspection on June 18, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2025.
Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2025.
Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2025.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0686 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2025.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 18, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2025.
Citation K0325. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2025.
Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0741 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0923 2 times since 2022.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.2 to 3.5 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
7 citations
Health inspection on November 29, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.
Citation F0881. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for F0881 2 times since 2022.
7 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 29, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0511. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2024.
Citation K0753. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2024.
Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2024.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2024.
Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on October 10, 2023
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.
2 citations
Health inspection on April 7, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0881. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2022.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2022.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on April 7, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2022.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2022.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2022.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- MEDICALODGES INC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 04/19/1976
Questions
When was Medicalodges Independence last inspected?
CMS lists June 18, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Medicalodges Independence have?
CMS lists 17 health citations since April 7, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Medicalodges Independence been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Medicalodges Independence?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Medicalodges Independence a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.