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Good Samaritan - Wamego
2011 Grandview Drive, Wamego, KS 66547
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 - Wamego is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Wamego, Kansas, certified for 45 beds and caring for about 43 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Kansas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 7, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 60.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $27K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Kansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 20.9%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pottawatomie Co. median | Kansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 24 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 60.0 | 60.0 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 20.9% | 33.3% | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $26,525 | $26,525 | $7,960 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 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: 5 Feb 2024, 10 Aug 2022.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×21 E ×1 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2024 |
| 5 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Feb 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Feb 2024 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Feb 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Feb 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Feb 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Feb 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Feb 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Feb 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Feb 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 10 Aug 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 10 Aug 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 10 Aug 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 10 Aug 2022 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 10 Aug 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 10 Aug 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 10 Aug 2022 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 2 Jun 2021 | 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 | 2 Jul 2021 |
| 2 Jun 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2021 |
| 2 Jun 2021 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2021 |
| 2 Jun 2021 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2021 |
| 2 Jun 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2021 |
| 2 Jun 2021 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2021 |
| 2 Jun 2021 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2021 |
| 2 Jun 2021 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2024 | Fine | $9,315 | |
| 27 Mar 2024 | Fine | $17,210 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 20.9%, RNs 18.2%; 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 | 11.5% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.8% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.9% | 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 | 11.2% | 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 | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Pottawatomie County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Hospital Onaga Ltcu | St Marys | 26 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 34.6 | — | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Onaga Operator, LLC | Onaga | 45 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 40.0 | $43K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Westy Community Care Home | Westmoreland | 40 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 60.0 | $19K | 18 Sep 2024 |
All 4 facilities in Pottawatomie County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Good Samaritan - Wamego been cited for?
27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kansas median is 24 per facility.
Has Good Samaritan - Wamego been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $27K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Good Samaritan - Wamego compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Kansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Good Samaritan - Wamego?
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 - Wamego last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 May 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Feb 2024.
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.