Medicalodges Fort Scott is a nursing home community in Fort Scott, KS.
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915 South Horton, Po Box 510, Fort Scott, KS 66701
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring and resident-centered.
Across multiple reviews, people say the staff is attentive, compassionate, and focused on residents’ needs. Several families mention feeling at ease because the team goes above and beyond, including during after-hours situations. Some reviewers also call out leadership dedication and teamwork, tying it to how care feels day to day.
Dining comes up positively, with residents describing the food as very good.
A couple of reviews specifically highlight the quality of the meals, saying the food is amazing or very good. This aligns with what the community offers, including restaurant-style dining and diet support for special dietary restrictions mentioned in dining details.
Reviews mention engaging activities, including bingo.
Residents and families describe a calendar of activities and a community that encourages participation. One reviewer describes a bingo night experience where staff made sure a resident could still play, even though it was initially inaccessible, and another points to the overall mix of fun activities.
An aviary and bird enclosure stand out in the reviews.
Two reviewers call out the bird enclosure, including seeing baby birds and enjoying it as a feature of the community. This is one of the few specifics repeatedly mentioned that goes beyond general facility comforts.
Multiple reviews point to a cleaner feel and noticeable improvements under current leadership.
Several reviews mention cleanliness and describe positive changes over time, including improvements the community has made. Others highlight management stepping up and leadership attention to detail, framing it as part of why the experience has improved. A reviewer also mentions walking into a place where everyone seems happy and caring, tying the change to day-to-day atmosphere.
A small number of reviewers report concerning experiences with care.
While most reviews are positive, a couple of negative reviews describe problems during a stay, including complaints about daily care. One review also mentions illnesses during the time the family member was there. These concerns are not matched by the more common themes of compassionate, responsive care and may be worth discussing directly before choosing care.
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61 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesMedicalodges Fort Scott is located at 915 South Horton, Po Box 510, Fort Scott, KS 66701 in Crawford County, Kansas
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