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Good Samaritan - Atwood

650 Lake Road #216, Atwood, KS 67730

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Good Samaritan - Atwood is a nursing home in Atwood, Kansas. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(785) 626-9015
Last standard health inspection
June 18, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
35
Residents per day, on average
27.3
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Chain
Good Samaritan Society
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Kansas average (26 vs 28).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ATWOOD.

  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  4. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.0 to 3.5 hours per resident per day.

  5. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  6. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from July 31, 2024 from $78,685 to $51,145.

  8. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from January 3, 2024 from $14,325 to $9,311.

  9. 6 citations

    Health inspection on June 18, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0576. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2025.

    • Citation F0801. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0801 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0802. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0802 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2025.

    • Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2025.

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  10. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 18, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2025.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2023.

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  11. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from May 9, 2024 from $8,366 to $8,499.

  12. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

  13. CMS update of March 26, 2025

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from May 9, 2024 from $12,870 to $8,366.

  14. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  15. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  16. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

  17. 2 citations

    Health inspection on July 31, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    69 of 296 Kansas homes (23%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

    • Citation F0610. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2024.

    • Citation F0609. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2024.

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  18. Fine

    July 31, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $51,146 on July 31, 2024.

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  19. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  20. 1 citation

    Health inspection on May 9, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    69 of 296 Kansas homes (23%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

    • Citation F0686. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.

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  21. Fine

    May 9, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $8,499 on May 9, 2024.

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  22. CMS update of February 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  23. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  24. 1 citation

    Health inspection on January 3, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    61 of 296 Kansas homes (21%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2022.

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  25. Fine

    January 3, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $9,311 on January 3, 2024.

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  26. 8 citations

    Health inspection on September 28, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0730. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2023.

    • Citation F0801. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2023.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2023.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2023.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2023.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2023.

    • Citation F0577. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2023.

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  27. 8 citations

    Fire safety inspection on September 28, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2023.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2023.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2023.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2023.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2023.

    • Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2023.

    • Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2023.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2023.

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  28. 8 citations

    Health inspection on June 16, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.

    • Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.

    • Citation F0679. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.

    • Citation F0802. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.

    • Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.

    • Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.

    • Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.

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  29. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 16, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity L is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    16 of 296 Kansas homes (5%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2022.

    • Citation K0111. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2022.

    • Citation K0222. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2022.

    • Citation K0345. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2022.

    • Citation K0374. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2022.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Good Samaritan - Atwood last inspected?

CMS lists June 18, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Good Samaritan - Atwood have?

CMS lists 26 health citations since June 16, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Good Samaritan - Atwood been fined?

CMS lists 3 fines in the past three years, $68,956 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Good Samaritan - Atwood?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Good Samaritan - Atwood a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.