Medicalodges Independence
Nursing Home Facility
1000 Mulberry, Independence, KS 67301
Medicalodges Independence is a senior care community located in Independence, KS. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Independence area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (620) 331-8789.
Operated by Medicalodges, INC., which runs 17 communities in our directory.
Medicalodges Independence is licensed for 45 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Montgomery County average about 50 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 86% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Montgomery County average about 3.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in June 2025 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 39%.
The community is located in Montgomery County, KS.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 17 problems at Medicalodges Independence. None of them caused harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Medicalodges Independence offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 45
- Occupancy 86%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.7
- Annual staff turnover 39%
- Last health inspection June 2025
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