CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1754642026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Medicalodges Independence

1000 Mulberry · Independence, KS 67301 · Montgomery County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★☆4/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds45CMS provider file
Recent citation rows31current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-06-1872025-06-184
Cycle 22023-11-2972023-11-297
Cycle 32022-04-0732022-04-073
02 / CITATION DETAIL

31 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 6 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-06-18 · HEALTHF0578Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-17
2025-06-18 · HEALTHF0583Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-17
2025-06-18 · HEALTHF0628Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-17
2025-06-18 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-17
2025-06-18 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-17
2025-06-18 · HEALTHF0757Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-17
2025-06-18 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-17
2025-06-18 · FIREK0325Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-03
2025-06-18 · FIREK0372Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-03
2025-06-18 · FIREK0741Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-03
2025-06-18 · FIREK0923Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-03
2023-11-29 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-15
2023-11-29 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-15
2023-11-29 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-15
2023-11-29 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-15
2023-11-29 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement 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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-15
2023-11-29 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-15
2023-11-29 · HEALTHF0881Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-15
2023-11-29 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-01-30
2023-11-29 · FIREK0363Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-01-30
2023-11-29 · FIREK0511Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-01-30
2023-11-29 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-01-30
2023-11-29 · FIREK0741Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-01-30
2023-11-29 · FIREK0753Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-01-30
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • MEDICALODGES INCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 04/19/1976
  • LAWRENCE, MEGANIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2014
  • BUTLER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2003
  • COX, GARENIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/26/1998
  • DOLL, GAYLEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/10/2005
  • HINES, SCOTTIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/19/2009
  • LAGER, SHANNONIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/23/2018
  • MARSHALL, CAROLIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/27/2006
  • OTT, RONIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/15/2006
  • CARDENAS, STACIIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2014
  • COOVER, TERESAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/21/2017
  • COX, GARENIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/21/1976
  • HINES, SCOTTIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/20/2009
  • LAGER, SHANNONIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2013
  • LANTZ, KATHLEENIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2013
  • MCBRIDE, TRAVISIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2013
  • ROHLING MCCORD, CATHERINEIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/09/2000
  • SMITH, PAMELAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2014

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.69per resident day
RN hours0.65per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.17per resident day
Staff turnover38.5%CMS reported field
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