Medicalodges Great Bend
Great Bend, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175522) · 51 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 4 totaling $52,185
Phone: (620) 792-2165 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Medicalodges Great Bend has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Medicalodges Great Bend reports 4.53 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.7%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Medicalodges Great Bend has 4 federal fines on record totaling $52,185.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Medicalodges Great Bend is a for-profit nursing home in Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 2011. The facility has 51 certified beds with an average daily census of 43.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Medicalodges Great Bend holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.53 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 53.7%.
CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $52,185.00 against this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details.
Medicalodges Great Bend is part of the Medicalodges, Inc. chain, which operates 18 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Nursing Home Care Compare data and reflects the most recently published data vintage available from CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Medicalodges Great Bend has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below 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 4.53 hours per resident per day, with 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 53.7%. Its CMS staffing rating is 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $52,185.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus program designation noted in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 51 certified beds with an average daily census of 43.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Medicalodges, Inc. chain, which includes 18 facilities nationwide averaging a 2.7-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 1, 2011.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Medicalodges Great Bend scores 2, 2, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6207922165 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6207922165 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 official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175522?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.