Medicalodges Iola is a nursing facility with 45 certified beds that's part of Medicalodges, Inc. and stands out because it's 100% employee owned, which you don't see everywhere, and the staff works to help people reach their best physical, emotional, and social health. The place takes both Medicare and Medicaid, so more folks can get care here. This is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community that offers both short-term and long-term care, and the nurses handle things like wound care, rehab after a hospital stay, and daily nursing needs for those who need a lot of support, and sometimes people just need a little help to get back on their feet before heading home. Assisted living services cover help with taking medicine, meals, moving around, and personal care, while memory care is available for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, providing 24-hour support in secure spaces, along with memory programs and activities to keep the mind engaged. There are also options for those who want more independence and those who need complete nursing home care, so it's flexible in that way.
The staff includes skilled professionals and offers about four nurse staffing hours per resident each day, but there's a fairly high nurse turnover rate at 63.8%, and the place got 38 deficiencies in recent inspection reports, with four of those tied to infection control, which is something to think about, and then in May 2024, there was a complaint with four more deficiencies, including issues about protecting residents from abuse or neglect and reporting it fast enough, which brought a $16,377 fine. There's a 24-hour call system, plus healthcare staffing to cover help when needed. Dining includes restaurant-style meals and special diets, and rooms come fully furnished with housekeeping, linens, cable, WiFi, telephone, and some even with kitchenettes. There are common areas, a garden, outdoor spaces, a small library, a beauty salon, and a dining room. Pets walk the halls-there's a facility dog and cat-which can lift spirits just by being around, and there are both staff-supported and resident-run activities to fill the days. They try to ease the move-in process with coordination services, and keep safety, hygiene, dignity, and respect as priorities for everyone who lives there. Medicalodges Iola sits slightly below average in overall rating, but it's a place where staff do their best to meet medical, lifestyle, and personal needs.
