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Medicalodges Arkansas City

Arkansas City, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175313) · 45 certified beds

⚠ CMS consumer warning: CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare ↗.
CMS overall rating: 1★ (state average 3.11★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $72,592 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (620) 442-9300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Medicalodges Arkansas City has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its staffing rating is 3 stars.

Medicalodges Arkansas City reports 3.89954 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59032 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 73.5%.

Medicalodges Arkansas City has 3 federal fines on record totaling $72,592.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Medicalodges Arkansas… Medicalodges Arkansas…: 1★ 1★ KS average KS average: 3.11★ 3.11★ Medicalodges, Inc. chain avg Medicalodges, Inc. chain avg: 2.7★ 2.7★

About this facility

Medicalodges Arkansas City is a for-profit, corporately owned nursing home in Arkansas City, Cowley County, Kansas, certified since August 1994 to accept both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is licensed for 45 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 36.3 residents. It is part of the Medicalodges, Inc. chain, which operates 18 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars.

According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars.

Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.89954 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59032 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 73.5%.

On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $72,592.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details of the underlying findings.

Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Nursing Home Care Compare data; families should confirm current figures directly on Care Compare as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Medicalodges Arkansas City has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 3.89954 hours per resident per day, including 0.59032 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3 and nursing turnover of 73.5%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $72,592.00 and 1 payment denial.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status is listed in the data.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility is certified for 45 beds and reports an average of 36.3 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a for-profit corporation, part of the Medicalodges, Inc. chain, which includes 18 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility has been certified since August 1, 1994.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 3 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at (620) 442-9300 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (620) 442-9300 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175313?state=KS.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.