MedicalLodges Atchison: Care Plan Failures - KS
The resident's care plan at MedicalLodges Atchison completely omitted any mention that he had dentures or glasses, despite months of documented problems related to both. Federal inspectors found the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for the 91-year-old man with progressive mental disorder, anxiety, and a history of repeated falls.
Staff documented multiple incidents showing the resident's need for both items. His bottom dentures broke in October when he placed them in his overall pocket and they fell out while staff undressed him for bed. A registered dietitian noted in February that the resident had "poor intake concerns" and "difficulty chewing tougher meats" because of his dentures.
The same month, a social worker documented that the resident "did not always exhibit good eye contact during conversation" — a potential sign of vision problems that his glasses might address.
During the April inspection, the resident sat in his specialized Broda chair by the television without either his dentures or glasses. When inspectors asked about the missing items, Social Services staff member X explained that both were in his room. She said "it depended on R7's mood as to whether or not he would allow staff to put the dentures in or the glasses on."
Two administrative nurses acknowledged the care plan should have documented the resident's dentures and glasses. Administrative Nurse E told inspectors "R7's care plan should reflect that he had the dentures and glasses" and should note "that there were times that R7 did not want to wear them." Administrative Nurse D echoed this, saying she "expected R7's care plan to reflect that he had dentures and glasses and that there were times he did not want them."
The resident's medical record painted a picture of significant cognitive decline and physical dependence. His assessment documented severely impaired cognition, with staff needing to "anticipate R7's needs throughout the day." He required assistance with oral care, toileting, bathing, dressing, footwear, and personal hygiene.
His communication assessment noted he "would miss communication or not understand what was being said to him," despite having only minimal hearing loss and choosing not to wear any hearing device. Staff were directed to give "verbal cues and reminders to assist him with eating" and provide "assistance of one staff for dressing and personal cares."
Yet nowhere in his care plan did staff document his dentures or glasses, items that could directly impact his ability to eat properly and see his surroundings. The care plan also failed to note his preferences about wearing these items or how he responded to using them.
The facility's own assessment guidelines emphasize the importance of individualized care planning. Their Resident Assessment Instrument states that "clinical competence, observational, interviewing and critical thinking skills, and assessment expertise from all disciplines are required to develop individualized care plans."
The guidelines specify that staff must "gather definitive information on a resident's strengths and needs, which must be addressed in an individualized care plan" and use this information for "evaluating goal achievement and revising care plans accordingly."
The broken dentures incident in October should have triggered a care plan update. The dietary concerns documented in February provided another opportunity. The vision-related observations that same month offered a third chance to address the resident's needs comprehensively.
Instead, the resident continued sitting without the tools he needed to eat and see properly. Staff knew his moods affected his willingness to wear his dentures and glasses, but this crucial information never made it into his official care plan — the document that guides his daily care and helps ensure his needs are met consistently across all shifts and staff members.
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MEDICALODGES ATCHISON in ATCHISON, KS was cited for violations during a health inspection on April 8, 2026.
Staff documented multiple incidents showing the resident's need for both items.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened at MEDICALODGES ATCHISON?
- Staff documented multiple incidents showing the resident's need for both items.
- How serious are these violations?
- Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
- What should families do?
- Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in ATCHISON, KS, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from MEDICALODGES ATCHISON or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 175141.
- Has this facility had violations before?
- To check MEDICALODGES ATCHISON's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.