Medicalodges Wichita
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 13 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
While the physical therapy department has received some positive feedback, the facility faces significant, recurring issues with understaffing, cleanliness, and communication. Families should be extremely cautious and are advised to conduct unannounced visits to observe staff responsiveness and facility conditions firsthand before considering placement.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
13 reviews on Google“Medicalodges Wichita receives consistently poor feedback from families and residents, with primary concerns regarding severe understaffing, poor management, and a lack of basic hygiene and security. While one reviewer praised the physical therapy team, the majority of reports highlight serious issues including lost personal property, neglected medical conditions, and difficulty communicating with staff.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Helpful physical therapy staff
- Friendly nursing staff (noted in isolated positive experience)
Concerns
- Severe understaffing and poor management (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Lack of responsiveness to family inquiries and facility access (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Poor hygiene and lack of clean supplies (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 14 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about your physical therapy team; could you tell us more about how they work with residents to maintain mobility?
- 2How do you ensure that the facility stays consistently clean and that all medical supplies are always well-stocked for the residents?
- 3What is the best way for us to stay in regular contact with the nursing team to get updates on our loved one's care?
- 4Can you walk us through the specific protocols the staff follows if a medical emergency occurs during the night shift?
- 5How do you manage medication schedules to ensure everything is administered accurately and on time?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social outings do you have planned to keep the residents engaged and connected with each other?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Nursing staff were great. Very friendly. Physical Therapy staff very helpful and helped me get back in my feet.”
“Always understaffed, management isn't as helpful as they should be.. always out of clean bed linens.”
“I hardly get anyone to answer the phone , when coming up to visit your lucky to get someone to answer the door bell they have.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both 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
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents who lost too much weight
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families filed complaints that triggered deficiencies related to food safety, infection control, and equipment maintenance. This facility shows persistent issues across three surveys with fire safety equipment, food handling, and infection prevention being the most recurring problem areas. While all deficiencies indicate correction dates from the facility, the pattern of repeated violations in critical areas like infection control and food safety warrants careful consideration during your visit.
Nov 17, 2025Routine21
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Feb 15, 2024Complaint4
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Feb 15, 2024Routine4
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Mar 23, 2022Routine22
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate foot care.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Medicalodges Wichita
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Medicalodges, INC.
20 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 8 of 20
Ownership & Management
Owners
Medicalodges INC
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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