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Good Samaritan - Atwood
650 Lake Road #216, Atwood, KS 67730
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Good Samaritan - Atwood, in Atwood, Kansas, is certified for 35 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Good Samaritan Society chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Kansas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 8, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 74.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $69K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the Kansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 22.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Rawlins Co. median | Kansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 26 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 74.3 | 74.3 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 22.2% | 22.2% | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $68,956 | $68,956 | $7,960 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 296 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Kansas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 18 Jun 2025, 28 Sep 2023.
Severity mix: J ×2 K ×1 G ×1 D ×7 E ×9 F ×5 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | F | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0801 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | K | Complaint investigation | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | J | Complaint investigation | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0801 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 16 Jun 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2022 |
| 16 Jun 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2022 |
| 16 Jun 2022 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2022 |
| 16 Jun 2022 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2022 |
| 16 Jun 2022 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2022 |
| 16 Jun 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2022 |
| 16 Jun 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2022 |
| 16 Jun 2022 | F0849 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2024 | Fine | $51,146 | |
| 9 May 2024 | Fine | $8,499 | |
| 3 Jan 2024 | Fine | $9,311 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 22.2%, RNs 16.7%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Kansas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.6% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.3% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.2% | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.5% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.9% | 15.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. Chain: Good Samaritan Society (92 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Good Samaritan - Atwood been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kansas median is 24 per facility.
Has Good Samaritan - Atwood been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $69K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Good Samaritan - Atwood compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Kansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Good Samaritan - Atwood?
It is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sanford and The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Good Samaritan - Atwood last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Jun 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.