Medicalodges Great Bend
1401 Cherry Lane, Great Bend, KS 67530 · (620) 792-2165
For profit - Corporation · 51 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Medicalodges Great Bend has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 7 citations (the Kansas average is 9.5). It was fined 5 times in the last three years, $68,535 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 15, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.July 15, 2026 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.July 15, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.July 15, 2026 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.July 15, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.July 15, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.July 15, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 15, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 20, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.December 22, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 22, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 21, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 6, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.February 6, 2024 · F0803 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 10, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $16,350May 20, 2026
- Fine of $10,358December 22, 2025
- Fine of $16,149April 21, 2025
- Fine of $15,642February 6, 2024
- Fine of $10,036January 10, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Kansas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.53 | 4.07 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.82 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.44 | 0.65 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.27 | 2.70 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 53.7% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 51 |
| Average residents per day | 43.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Azria Health Great Bend Great Bend · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Buhler Sunshine Home Buhler · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Wesley Towers Inc Hutchinson · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Diversicare of Hutchinson Hutchinson · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan - Hutchinson Village Hutchinson · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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