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 9 of 9 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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 February 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2021).

  6. 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 February 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2021).

  7. 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, 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).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2021).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous 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 October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.