Medicalodges Paola
Paola, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175413) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $78,225
Phone: (913) 294-3345 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Medicalodges Paola has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is also 2 stars.
Medicalodges Paola reports total nurse staffing of about 1.9 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.6%.
Medicalodges Paola has 3 federal fines on record totaling $78,225.00, with no payment denials reported. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted in this facility's CMS data.
About this facility
Medicalodges Paola is a for-profit nursing home in Paola, Miami County, Kansas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since February 1997. The facility is licensed for 70 beds and reports an average of 67.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Medicalodges Paola holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its component ratings are also 2 stars for health inspections, 2 stars for quality measures, and 2 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing totals 1.90 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.6%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $78,225.00 against this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
Medicalodges Paola is part of the Medicalodges, Inc. chain, which operates 18 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families should review the full inspection and quality record directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Medicalodges Paola has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Medicalodges Paola is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 1.90 hours per resident per day, with 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 55.6%. Its CMS staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $78,225.00, and 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.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Medicalodges Paola is certified for 70 beds and averages 67.6 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 operates 18 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, each on a 1-to-5 star scale; Medicalodges Paola scores 2 stars on all four.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 9132943345 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9132943345 to arrange a visit and verify details.
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/175413?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.