Good Samaritan - Ellsworth
1156 Highway 14, Ellsworth, KS 67439 · (785) 472-3167 · CMS certification number 175231
Good Samaritan - Ellsworth is a 43-bed nonprofit nursing home in Ellsworth, Kansas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1992. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 18 health citations, 1 of them at the level CMS classes as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | Kansas average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 2 | 9.4 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.97 | 4.13 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 56.1% | 48.0% |
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3.1 |
Facility details
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
|---|---|
| Chain | Good Samaritan Society (92 facilities) |
| Certified beds | 43 (about 34 residents a day) |
| County | Ellsworth |
| Last standard inspection | May 21, 2026 |
Inspection history
18 citations from 4 inspections, 1 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
August 25, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Actual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0684 · severity code G · no correction date listed
May 21, 2026 1 citation · standard inspection Potential harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Jun 26, 2026
July 2, 2024 10 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code F · corrected Jul 31, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Administration
Tag F0868 · severity code F · corrected Jul 31, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0758 · severity code E · corrected Jul 31, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0657 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control
Tag F0881 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0756 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0699 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0690 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2024
March 7, 2023 6 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code E · corrected Apr 14, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0690 · severity code D · corrected Apr 14, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Apr 14, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Apr 14, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0657 · severity code D · corrected Apr 14, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Tag F0600 · severity code D · corrected Apr 14, 2023
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Concerned about a resident's care at Good Samaritan - Ellsworth?
Compare nursing home negligence lawyers in KansasSource: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 12, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.
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