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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Good Samaritan - Atwood

650 Lake Road #216, Atwood, KS 67730

Good Samaritan - Atwood, a 35-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Atwood, KS, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #225 of 294 rated homes in KS on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 4 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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2 / 5
Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#225 of 294
In-state rank among rated KS homes
3.58
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
26
Inspection findings · 4 serious

The verdict

Good Samaritan - Atwood, a 35-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Atwood, KS, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #225 of 294 rated homes in KS on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 4 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

2 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#225 of 294
In-state rank among rated KS homes
3.58
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
26
Inspection findings · 4 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 296 KS nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
175366
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
35
Residents
26
In Hospital
No
County
Rawlins
Last Inspection
Jun 18, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.58 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.06 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.66
CNA Hours
1.86
Total Nursing Hours
3.58 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.02
Nursing Turnover
22.2%
RN Turnover
16.7%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Good Samaritan - Atwood

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Good Samaritan - Atwood ranks #225 of 294 rated nursing homes in KS on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Good Samaritan - Atwood operates 35 certified beds in Atwood, KS with approximately 26 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (health inspection 1★ · staffing 5★ · quality 2★).

The inspection file contains 26 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 4 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 3 penalties totaling $69K against this provider. Staffing is reported at 3.58 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 1.06 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Good Samaritan - Atwood falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 22.2% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (26 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2025 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2025 Tag: 0802

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2025 Tag: 0801

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.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2025 Tag: 0576

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2025

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Jul 31, 2024 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2024

K - Pattern - Jeopardy Jul 31, 2024 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2024

J - Isolated - Jeopardy May 9, 2024 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jan 3, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2023

C - Widespread - No harm Sep 28, 2023 Tag: 0577

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 30, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 28, 2023 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 30, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 28, 2023 Tag: 0692

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 30, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 28, 2023 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 30, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 28, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 30, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 28, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 30, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 28, 2023 Tag: 0801

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.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 30, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 28, 2023 Tag: 0730

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 30, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0849

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 15, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 15, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 15, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 15, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0802

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 15, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 15, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 15, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 15, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 18.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 6.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 20.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 7.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 4.9% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 1.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 1.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 98.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 31.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 19.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 78.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History 3 penalties totaling $69K

Date Type Amount
Jul 31, 2024 Fine $51K
May 9, 2024 Fine $8K
Jan 3, 2024 Fine $9K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Good Samaritan - Atwood, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Good Samaritan - Atwood

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The KS registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View KS registry
  • Peer homes near 35 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in KS. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Good Samaritan - Atwood?
Good Samaritan - Atwood has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (2★).
Where does Good Samaritan - Atwood rank among nursing homes in KS?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Good Samaritan - Atwood ranks 225th among 294 rated nursing homes in KS (#225 of 294). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Good Samaritan - Atwood?
Good Samaritan - Atwood reports 3.58 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 1.06 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 22.2%.
How many beds does Good Samaritan - Atwood have?
Good Samaritan - Atwood has 35 certified beds with approximately 26 residents. The facility is located at 650 Lake Road #216, Atwood, KS 67730.
Does Good Samaritan - Atwood have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Good Samaritan - Atwood has 26 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 4 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Good Samaritan - Atwood received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Good Samaritan - Atwood has received 3 penalties totaling $69K.
Who owns Good Samaritan - Atwood?
Good Samaritan - Atwood is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Good Samaritan - Atwood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Good Samaritan - Atwood was on Jun 18, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Good Samaritan - Atwood?
Good Samaritan - Atwood is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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