MEDICALODGES ATCHISON
1637 RILEY STREET, Atchison, KS 66002
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How MEDICALODGES ATCHISON Compares
MEDICALODGES ATCHISON is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Atchison, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.7%) is above the Kansas average of 4.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 59% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Atchison, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.6% — worse than the Kansas average of 18.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 8.7% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.3% (102% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the Kansas average of 4.5% (50% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.9% — worse than the Kansas average of 22.6% (33% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 297 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MEDICALODGES ATCHISON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MEDICALODGES ATCHISON with other nursing homes in Atchison.
How is MEDICALODGES ATCHISON addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is MEDICALODGES ATCHISON doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.7% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help MEDICALODGES ATCHISON keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.3% here versus 4.5% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is MEDICALODGES ATCHISON's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 59% occupancy across 60 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MEDICALODGES ATCHISON?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains MEDICALODGES ATCHISON's rating advantage in Atchison?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Atchison
Atchison sits in Atchison County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 2,766 (17.1%)
- Median age
- 37.1 years
- Median household income
- $50,683
- Median home value
- $108,700
Demographics for Atchison County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Atchison.
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