Medicalodges Iola
Iola, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175226) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $42,224
Phone: (620) 365-3183 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Medicalodges Iola has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below 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 Iola reports total nurse staffing of about 4.2 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.1%.
Medicalodges Iola has 2 federal fines on record totaling $42,224.00, and no payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Medicalodges Iola is a 45-bed nursing home in Iola, Allen County, Kansas, with an average of 41.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 1992.
According to CMS Care Compare, Medicalodges Iola holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.19769 hours per resident per day, including 0.77503 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.1%.
On penalties, CMS records 2 federal fines totaling $42,224.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
Medicalodges Iola is part of the Medicalodges, Inc. chain, which operates 18 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.7 across the chain. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the data vintage supplied in the source record. Families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Medicalodges Iola has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Medicalodges Iola is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.2 hours per resident per day, with 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 51.1%; the staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $42,224.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility; families should still review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Medicalodges Iola is certified for 45 beds and has an average of 41.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Medicalodges, Inc. chain, which includes 18 facilities with an average rating of 2.7.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; Medicalodges Iola scores 2, 2, 2, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail isn't included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6203653183 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 6203653183 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175226?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.