ElderGrade
A

86/100

Excellent

Medicalodges Butler

103 East Nursery, Butler, MO 64730

CMS 4/5 stars #1 of 3 in Bates County (660) 679-3179
Certified beds
105
Occupancy
56%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.98 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.49 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 15% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 25% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.14 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.49 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.54 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 25.00%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 16 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 5, 2025 (11 months ago).

E Sep 5, 2025 F0923

Environmental Deficiencies

Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 5, 2025 F0925

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 5, 2025 F0553

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 5, 2025 F0585

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 5, 2025 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 5, 2025 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 5, 2025 F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 5, 2025 F0760 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of MEDICALODGES, INC., which operates 19 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BROOKS, MISTY Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
BUTLER, RICHARD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
COX, GAREN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DOLL, GAYLE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HINES, SCOTT Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MARSHALL, CAROL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
OTT, RON Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CARDENAS, STACI Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
COOVER, TERESA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HINES, SCOTT Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LAGER, SHANNON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LANTZ, KATHLEEN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER

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Common questions about Medicalodges Butler

What is the ElderGrade for Medicalodges Butler? +

Medicalodges Butler holds an ElderGrade of A (86 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Medicalodges Butler? +

Residents receive an average of 4.14 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Medicalodges Butler been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 16 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Medicalodges Butler accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Medicalodges Butler is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.