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Facility profile · CCN 175258

Medicalodges Fort Scott

59 federal citations on record , including 1 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $15,593.

1 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
59
Total citations
38
Last 3 years
2
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$15,593
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care20 Resident Rights10 Medication & Pharmacy7 Infection Control6 Nursing & Physician Services5

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6574 F6894 F6863 F6902 F6922

Citation history

59 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jul 2, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Aug 15, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Aug 15, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Apr 3, 2024F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.FStandard
Apr 3, 2024F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EStandard
Apr 3, 2024F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.DStandard
Apr 3, 2024F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard
Apr 3, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Apr 3, 2024F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.DStandard
Apr 3, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard
Apr 3, 2024F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard
Apr 3, 2024F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard
Apr 3, 2024F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
Apr 3, 2024F732Post nurse staffing information every day.CStandard
Apr 3, 2024F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.FStandard
Apr 3, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DStandard
Apr 3, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.FStandard
Apr 3, 2024F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.DStandard
Apr 3, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Apr 3, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Apr 3, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Apr 3, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EStandard
Apr 3, 2024F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DStandard
Apr 3, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Apr 3, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Apr 3, 2024F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.EStandard
Apr 3, 2024F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DStandard
Apr 3, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard
Apr 3, 2024F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.DStandard
Apr 3, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard
Apr 3, 2024F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.EStandard
Apr 3, 2024F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DStandard
Apr 3, 2024F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.CStandard
Apr 3, 2024F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.CStandard
Apr 3, 2024F575Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.EStandard
May 31, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.JComplaint
Sep 6, 2022F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.FStandard
Sep 6, 2022F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.FStandard
Sep 6, 2022F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.FStandard
Sep 6, 2022F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
Sep 6, 2022F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard
Sep 6, 2022F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Sep 6, 2022F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DStandard
Sep 6, 2022F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Sep 6, 2022F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Sep 6, 2022F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Sep 6, 2022F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Sep 6, 2022F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Sep 6, 2022F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.EStandard
Feb 23, 2021F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Feb 23, 2021F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
Feb 23, 2021F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Feb 23, 2021F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Feb 23, 2021F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GStandard
Feb 23, 2021F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Feb 23, 2021F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DStandard
Feb 23, 2021F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $15,593 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
May 31, 2023Fine$15,593—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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