MEDICALODGES PAOLA
501 ASSEMBLY LANE, Paola, KS 66071
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How MEDICALODGES PAOLA Compares
MEDICALODGES PAOLA is a 70-bed for-profit nursing facility in Paola, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (100.0%) is above the Kansas average of 18.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 70 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Paola, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 100.0% — worse than the Kansas average of 18.1% (453% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.0% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3% (53% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Kansas average of 4.4% (100% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MEDICALODGES PAOLA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MEDICALODGES PAOLA with other nursing homes in Paola.
How is MEDICALODGES PAOLA addressing its health inspections 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 PAOLA doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 100.0% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help MEDICALODGES PAOLA keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.0% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does MEDICALODGES PAOLA maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 70 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MEDICALODGES PAOLA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does MEDICALODGES PAOLA lag behind other Paola options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Paola
Paola sits in Miami County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 5,821 (17.3%)
- Median age
- 42.9 years
- Median household income
- $75,635
- Median home value
- $212,500
Demographics for Miami County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Paola.
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