Quick answers
- Where is Medicalodges Frontenac?
- 206 S Dittman Street, Frontenac, KS 66763, in Crawford County, Kansas.
- What is the phone number of Medicalodges Frontenac?
- (620) 231-7340, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Medicalodges Frontenac?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Medicalodges Frontenac been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $16,858.
- What did inspectors find at Medicalodges Frontenac?
- In its last three inspection cycles (August 9, 2021 to March 20, 2025), Medicare lists 29 health citations; the most serious was level K. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (August 9, 2021 to March 20, 2025), Medicalodges Frontenac had 29 health citations; the most serious was level K (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $16,858 in total (1 fine, the latest on April 18, 2024).
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: November 18, 2024 — 10 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 18, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 10 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0730 Level F
“Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.”
F0851 Level F
“Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0623 Level D
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0881 Level D
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
Previous cycle: February 8, 2023 — 10 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 8, 2023 (standard health inspection); March 20, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 10 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0730 Level F
“Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0679 Level D
“Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0732 Level C
“Post nurse staffing information every day.”
Earlier cycle: August 9, 2021 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 9, 2021 (standard health inspection); February 14, 2024 (complaint investigation); April 18, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level K
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern (some residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 8 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0726 Level E
“Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0688 Level D
“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.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (28)
K0222 Level F
“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.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0753 Level E
“Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0222 Level F
“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.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level F
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0372 Level F
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0741 Level F
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0222 Level F
“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.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0374 Level F
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0711 Level F
“Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.”
K0741 Level F
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0920 Level F
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0161 Level E
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0511 Level E
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $16,858 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2024 | Fine | $16,858 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Kansas | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 62.8% | 48.0% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 71.4% | 42.6% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 18 nursing homes: Medicalodges, Inc..
Legal business name: Medicalodges Inc.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (3)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicalodges Inc | Direct owner | 100% | March 1, 2013 |
| City of Frontenac, Kansas | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | March 1, 2013 |
| Medicalodges Inc | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | March 1, 2013 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 55 |
| Average residents per day | 50.1 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Medicalodges, Inc. |
| Legal business name | Medicalodges Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1996-03-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 206 S Dittman Street, Frontenac, KS 66763 |
| County | Crawford County |
| State | Kansas |
| Phone | (620) 231‑7340 |
| CMS Certification Number | 175363 |
| Name in Medicare records | MEDICALODGES FRONTENAC |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Pittsburg Care and Rehab4.8 mi · Pittsburg, KS · 4 of 5 stars
- Via Christi Village Pittsburg4.8 mi · Pittsburg, KS · 3 of 5 stars
- Arma Operator, LLC6.3 mi · Arma, KS · 4 of 5 stars
- Medicalodges Columbus21 mi · Columbus, KS · 4 of 5 stars
- Truman Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center23 mi · Lamar, MO · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc4.0 mi · Pittsburg, KS · Acute Care Hospital
- Girard Medical Center9.8 mi · Girard, KS · Critical Access Hospital
- Mercy Hospital Columbus21 mi · Columbus, KS · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13