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Medicalodges Goddard

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

501 Easy Street, Goddard, KS 6705260 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 11 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The facility has shown a positive trend in recent months, with families highlighting compassionate care and a willingness to accommodate specific dietary needs. However, given past reports of cleanliness issues and communication hurdles, we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe the current state of the dining areas and verify the responsiveness of the administrative office.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

11 reviews analyzed
Medicalodges Goddard receives polarized feedback, with recent reviews highlighting compassionate care and responsive management, while older reviews raise serious concerns about facility cleanliness and quality of care. Families report mixed experiences, with some praising the staff's dedication to individual needs and others citing issues with hygiene and administrative communication.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff7.0Clean3.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms4.0Value8.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate nursing and CNA staff
  • Responsive and involved administration
  • Accommodating dietary services
  • Willingness to accept complex residents

Concerns

  • Facility cleanliness and maintenance issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Poor food quality and dining room hygiene (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2345.02019(1)1.52023(2)1.02024(1)4.82025(5)4.02026(2)

Distribution

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about how compassionate the nursing and CNA staff are; how do you ensure that level of care remains consistent across all shifts?
  • 2Since the administration is known for being very responsive, what is the best way for our family to stay in regular contact with the leadership team regarding our loved one's progress?
  • 3What specific steps are being taken to address recent maintenance and cleanliness improvements within the facility?
  • 4How do you manage dietary needs and ensure that the dining room environment is both hygienic and enjoyable for the residents?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the specific protocol for notifying the family and coordinating with doctors?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to help residents stay engaged and connected with one another?

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Key Review Excerpts

He was a very picky eater but Dusty the nutritionist cook made meals for him that they know he would eat and took care of his sweet tooth and he got basically anything he wanted.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the administration, all the nursing staff, the cooks, and the housekeeping staff for the incredible love and compassion you showed to our mother before her passing.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

The lunch rooms and tables or floors had not even been cleaned from breakfast!

Long-term resident's family · 2023☆☆☆☆
Source: 11 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.60hrs
80%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.87hrs
95%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
66%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
33%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.0%
Better than Avg
Here
1.0%
US
15.4%
KS
18.1%
Sedgwick
15.2%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.9%
Better than Avg
Here
7.9%
US
14.4%
KS
18.4%
Sedgwick
17.9%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.2%
Better than Avg
Here
15.2%
US
19.5%
KS
23.2%
Sedgwick
20.9%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.6%
Better than Avg
Here
10.6%
US
15.3%
KS
17.4%
Sedgwick
17.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.3%
Better than Avg
Here
98.3%
US
93.4%
KS
91.7%
Sedgwick
96.3%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
6.1%
US
12.1%
KS
6.1%
Sedgwick
5.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility75.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
75.3%
US
81.8%
KS
75.6%
Sedgwick
87.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility72.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
72.0%
US
79.7%
KS
73.5%
Sedgwick
80.6%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
KS
2.1%
Sedgwick
1.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

11deficiencies
1penalties
Above state avg (10.1)
19 complaint-triggered
$10,059 in fines

This facility has an extremely concerning pattern of problems, with families filing 19 complaints leading to federal citations across multiple surveys. The most recurring issues involve safety hazards and accident prevention, infection control, and fire safety violations. Most troubling, recent surveys show the same safety and fire code problems persisting without correction plans, while staff training and medication management deficiencies continue to resurface, indicating systemic care quality issues that aren't being adequately addressed.

Jan 15, 2026Routine
15
0363ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0372ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0511ModerateCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0712ModerateCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0741ModerateCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

0920ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0947ModerateCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

0759ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0552MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0628MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0688MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide 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.

0689MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0692MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0732MinorCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Jan 15, 2026Complaint
2
0607ModerateCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0550MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Jan 14, 2025Complaint
1
0689MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Sep 9, 2024Complaint
1
0880MinorCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Feb 26, 2024Routine
9
0222ModerateCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0353ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0371ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.

0372ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0712ModerateCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0020MinorCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

0324MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0511MinorCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Feb 26, 2024Complaint
14
0761ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0851ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0921ModerateCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0584ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

0550MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0641MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0657MinorCorrected

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.

0684MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0690MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0730MinorCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0842MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0947MinorCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Federal Penalties

Fine

May 25, 2023

$10,059

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Medicalodges Goddard

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Medicalodges, INC.

Chain Size

20 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 7 of 20

Ownership & Management

Owners

Undisclosed

Ownership Data Not Available · Organization

Source: Medicare provider data

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