Medicalodges Wichita

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Medicalodges Wichita, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF730Nov 17, 2025

  The facility reported a census of 45 residents. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to complete an annual performance review at least once every 12 months for one of the five Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) reviewed. Findings included:- Review of five employee personnel files, employed by the facility for greater than one year, revealed the following concern: Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) M, hired 09/04/24, lacked an annual performance review in her personnel file. On 09/30/25 at 11:41 AM, Administrative Staff A stated the facility had not completed all the annual evaluations. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Nov 17, 2025

  The facility reported a census of 45 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to prepare and serve food under sanitary conditions to the residents of the facility appropriately, to prevent the potential for food-borne bacteria in one of one kitchen and one of two dining rooms.Findings included:- During an initial tour of the kitchen, on 09/25/25 at 09:37 AM, the following areas of concern were noted in the kitchen:Three of three two-door reach-in refrigerators had dried-on food and fluids on the fronts, and the rubber strips around the perimeter of the doors contained an unknown black substance.One two-door reach-in refrigerator had spilled liquid on the inside bottom shelf.A stainless-steel cart used to store clean cookie sheets had food debris on… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Nov 17, 2025

  The facility reported a census of 45 residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure adequate infection control practices related to the handling, processing, and storage of resident clothing and linen. Findings included: - On 09/30/25 at 01:45 PM, the tour of the laundry area with Laundry Staff V revealed the following concerns:The soiled linen sorting area had an overflow of laundry in three barrels in the corner, which resulted in direct contact with the walls.Six uncovered pillows, which included one with a torn, unsanitary vinyl cover, were stacked on top of an overflowing linen barrel with bagged, unmarked clean clothing.The inside door of the dryer, which came in direct contact with clothes during the processing of clean laundry, had an… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 15, 2024

  The facility reported a census of 47 residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for the residents of the facility to prevent possible food-borne illnesses. Findings included: - On 02/13/24 at 08:36 AM, a kitchen tour with Dietary Staff BB identified the following concerns: 1. An uncovered trash can/ barrel uncovered, at the handwashing station. 2. A gallon bottle of opened Worchester sauces with a sticky brown hardened rim around the exterior of the gallon jug. 3. The floor soiled with a black substance and debris throughout the kitchen and dish room. 4. A pot rack had rusted legs. 5. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Feb 15, 2024

  The facility reported a census of 47 residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a safe, functional, sanitary environment for residents and staff in the facility kitchen for the residents of the facility to help prevent the development and transmission of infections. Findings included: - On 02/13/24 at 08:36 AM, during the kitchen tour with Dietary Staff BB identified the following concerns: 1. The dish room hand washing sink with an uncovered trash barrel/can which lacked a foot operated lid closure to prevent the staff from having to touch the lid to dispose of paper towels. 2. […]