Medicalodges Atchison
Atchison, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175141) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (913) 367-6066 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Medicalodges Atchison has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Medicalodges Atchison reports total nurse staffing of about 3.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.8%.
Medicalodges Atchison has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on file with CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted for this facility.
About this facility
Medicalodges Atchison is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas. The facility is certified for 60 beds and reports an average daily census of 38.7 residents. It participates in both Medicare and Medicaid, and has been federally certified since July 9, 1975.
According to CMS Care Compare, Medicalodges Atchison holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its four component ratings break down as follows: Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, Staffing rating of 4 stars, and a Quality Measures rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
Medicalodges Atchison is part of the Medicalodges, Inc. chain, which operates 18 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars — notably lower than this individual facility's own 4-star overall rating. There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months for this facility.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Medicalodges Atchison has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 48.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Medicalodges Atchison is certified for 60 beds and has an average daily census of 38.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Medicalodges, Inc. chain, which operates 18 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 9, 1975.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (913) 367-6066 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (913) 367-6066 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 details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175141?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.