All citations for Medicalodges Fort Scott

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

February 18, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 88 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0947, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0881, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0887, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of September 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2021).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.