Medicalodges Columbus
Columbus, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175264) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $36,322
Phone: (620) 429-2134 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Medicalodges Columbus has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Medicalodges Columbus reports 4.90 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.3%.
Medicalodges Columbus has 2 federal fines on record totaling $36,322.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
About this facility
Medicalodges Columbus is a 45-bed skilled nursing facility in Columbus, Kansas (Cherokee County), operating with an average of 28.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on November 1, 1993.
According to CMS Care Compare, Medicalodges Columbus holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its component ratings are more mixed: the health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.90 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $36,322.00 assessed against this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is present in the data for this facility.
Medicalodges Columbus is part of the Medicalodges, Inc. chain, which operates 18 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 out of 5. CMS data indicates no ownership change occurred in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
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 Columbus has an overall rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.90 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 55.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $36,322.00 and 0 payment denials.
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 CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Medicalodges Columbus is certified for 45 beds and has an average of 28.5 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 has 18 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on November 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Medicalodges Columbus scores 3, 2, 4, and 5 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not available in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6204292134 or check Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6204292134 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175264?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.