Pioneer Lodge
Coldwater, KS · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 17E580) · 25 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (620) 582-2123 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pioneer Lodge has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Pioneer Lodge reports total nurse staffing of about 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.3%.
Pioneer Lodge has no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on file with CMS. CMS also does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Pioneer Lodge is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Coldwater, Comanche County, Kansas, certified to accept Medicaid. The facility has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since December 18, 1992. It is licensed for 25 certified beds and reports an average daily population of 23.3 residents, making it a small, community-based facility.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pioneer Lodge holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is also 2 out of 5. The facility scores higher on other measures: its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of approximately 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.3%, a figure families may wish to discuss further with staff.
Regarding regulatory record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for Pioneer Lodge (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials are on file. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the available data for this facility. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation data is provided for this facility. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with CMS 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?
Pioneer Lodge has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
According to CMS data, Pioneer Lodge is certified as a Medicaid provider.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 58.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines and $0.00 in total fines, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data for Pioneer Lodge.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Pioneer Lodge is certified for 25 beds and has an average daily census of 23.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Pioneer Lodge has been certified since December 18, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Pioneer Lodge scores 2, 2, 4, and 4 respectively out of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (620) 582-2123 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 (620) 582-2123 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/17E580?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.