Good Samaritan - Wamego
2011 Grandview Drive, Wamego, KS 66547 · (785) 456-9482 · CMS certification number 175359
Good Samaritan - Wamego is a 45-bed nonprofit nursing home in Wamego, Kansas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1996. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 27 health citations, 2 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 | 11 | 9.4 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.77 | 4.13 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 20.9% | 48.0% |
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3.1 |
Facility details
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
|---|---|
| Chain | Good Samaritan Society (92 facilities) |
| Certified beds | 45 (about 43 residents a day) |
| County | Pottawatomie |
| Last standard inspection | February 5, 2024 |
Inspection history
27 citations from 4 inspections, 1 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
May 16, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Immediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0689 · severity code J · corrected May 14, 2024
February 5, 2024 11 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 Mar 8, 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 (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0758 · severity code D · corrected Mar 8, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0757 · severity code D · corrected Mar 8, 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 Mar 8, 2024
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0740 · severity code D · corrected Mar 8, 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 Mar 8, 2024
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 Mar 8, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0677 · severity code D · corrected Mar 8, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0661 · severity code D · corrected Mar 8, 2024
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0660 · severity code D · corrected Mar 8, 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 Mar 8, 2024
August 10, 2022 7 citations · standard inspection Actual harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0692 · severity code G · corrected Sep 2, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0689 · severity code E · corrected Sep 2, 2022
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0757 · severity code D · corrected Sep 2, 2022
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 (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0758 · severity code D · corrected Sep 2, 2022
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 Sep 2, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0697 · severity code D · corrected Sep 2, 2022
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 Sep 2, 2022
June 2, 2021 8 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0801 · severity code F · corrected Jul 2, 2021
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 2, 2021
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 (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0758 · severity code D · corrected Jul 2, 2021
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0757 · severity code D · corrected Jul 2, 2021
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 2, 2021
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 Jul 2, 2021
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0676 · severity code D · corrected Jul 2, 2021
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 2, 2021
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2024 | Fine | $9,315 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Fine | $17,210 |
Covers roughly the last three years, as CMS publishes them.
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