MEDICALODGES ATCHISON

Medicalodges Atchison is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing facility located at 1637 Riley Street in Atchison, Kansas, 66002. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and maintains a certified bed capacity of 60 beds. It is currently active and accepts residents requiring long-term or post-acute care services. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several domains, using a scale of one to five stars. Medicalodges Atchison holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating for this facility stands at 3 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard state inspection surveys. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating staffing levels that are above the national average. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and relates to clinical outcome indicators tracked by CMS for residents at the facility. Medicalodges Atchison is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid payment, meaning the facility accepts residents whose care may be funded through either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover long-term residential care for individuals who meet eligibility criteria. Individuals and families considering this facility are advised to contact the facility directly at (913) 367-6066 to verify current payment options, bed availability, and admission requirements. When compared to national benchmarks, Medicalodges Atchison presents a mixed profile across CMS rating categories. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average, suggesting a mid-range performance relative to other certified nursing facilities across the country. The 4-star staffing rating is a notable area of relative strength, placing the facility above average in that domain. However, the 2-star quality measure rating indicates performance below the national average on clinical quality indicators, which may include metrics such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other tracked health outcomes. The health inspection rating of 3 stars reflects performance consistent with the national norm in that category. Prospective residents and their representatives may wish to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for additional detail on specific inspection findings and quality measures associated with this facility.