nursing home in Wamego, KS

Good Samaritan - Wamego

2011 Grandview Drive, Wamego, KS 66547 · (785) 456-9482

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★3
  • Staffing★★★★★5
  • Quality measures★★★★★2

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Good Samaritan - Wamego at a glance

Good Samaritan - Wamego is a 45-bed non-profit nursing home in Wamego, Kansas (Pottawatomie County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Kansas average of 3.1.

Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day (1 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4.1 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (February 5, 2024) found 11 health citations. The Kansas average is 9.5.

Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $26,525.

Nursing staff turnover is 20.9% per year (state average 48.1%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Non Profit - Corporation
Beds
45
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Good Samaritan Society
Medicare-certified since
March 1, 1996
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Pottawatomie County
CMS Certification Number
175359

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityKansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.1 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.9 / 52.8 / 5Average
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.5 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.2 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)2 / 53.1 / 53.8 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility3.72 hrsKansas average4.07 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Kansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityKansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.72 hrs4.07 hrs3.86 hrsAverage
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.97 hrs0.71 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.38 hrs2.70 hrs2.32 hrsAverage
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.23 hrs3.60 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)20.9%48.1%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)18.2%42%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)101Worse

Inspections

This facility11Kansas average9U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Kansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityKansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)1199Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)033Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)5983.480.6Better

Penalties

This facility2Kansas average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Kansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityKansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)211Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$26,525$20,430$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)211Worse

Size

MeasureThis facilityKansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds4561107
Average residents per day435186
Occupancy96.2%82.4%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility2.3%Kansas average4.3%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Kansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityKansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)2.3%4.3%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)7.5%4.4%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)11.2%18.1%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.8%2.9%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)2.4%1.6%0.8%Worse
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)11.5%17.9%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)19.9%16.2%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)9.5%4.9%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0.7%6.5%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)44.9%23.2%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)13.1%22.6%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)97.6%95.5%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%92.1%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility100%Kansas average76.1%U.S. average82%
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine: this facility vs. Kansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityKansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%76.1%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 27 health deficiencies and 31 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
May 16, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected May 14, 2024
February 5, 2024
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
L
Immediate jeopardy, widespread
Corrected April 10, 2024
February 5, 2024
Fire safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0354
L
Immediate jeopardy, widespread
Corrected April 10, 2024
February 5, 2024
Fire safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 10, 2024
February 5, 2024
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 10, 2024
February 5, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Electrical Deficiencies · Tag K0901
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 10, 2024
February 5, 2024
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 10, 2024
February 5, 2024
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 10, 2024
February 5, 2024
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 8, 2024
February 5, 2024
Standard
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 8, 2024
February 5, 2024
Standard
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 8, 2024
February 5, 2024
Standard
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0740
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 8, 2024
February 5, 2024
Standard
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0699
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 8, 2024
February 5, 2024
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 8, 2024
February 5, 2024
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 8, 2024
February 5, 2024
Standard
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0661
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 8, 2024
February 5, 2024
Standard
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0660
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 8, 2024
February 5, 2024
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 8, 2024
February 5, 2024
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 8, 2024
August 10, 2022
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected October 22, 2022
August 10, 2022
Fire safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected October 22, 2022
August 10, 2022
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected October 22, 2022
August 10, 2022
Fire safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0346
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected October 22, 2022
August 10, 2022
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected October 22, 2022
August 10, 2022
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected October 22, 2022
August 10, 2022
Fire safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected October 22, 2022
August 10, 2022
Fire safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected October 22, 2022
August 10, 2022
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected October 22, 2022
August 10, 2022
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 22, 2022
August 10, 2022
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 22, 2022
August 10, 2022
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 22, 2022
August 10, 2022
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected September 2, 2022
August 10, 2022
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 2, 2022
August 10, 2022
Standard
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 2, 2022
August 10, 2022
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 2, 2022
August 10, 2022
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 2, 2022
August 10, 2022
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 2, 2022
August 10, 2022
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 2, 2022
June 2, 2021
Fire safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0025
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 10, 2021
June 2, 2021
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 10, 2021
June 2, 2021
Fire safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0354
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 10, 2021
June 2, 2021
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 10, 2021
June 2, 2021
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 10, 2021
June 2, 2021
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 10, 2021
June 2, 2021
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 10, 2021
June 2, 2021
Fire safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0037
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 10, 2021
June 2, 2021
Fire safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 10, 2021
June 2, 2021
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 10, 2021
June 2, 2021
Fire safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 10, 2021
June 2, 2021
Fire safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 10, 2021
June 2, 2021
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 2, 2021
June 2, 2021
Standard
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0801
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 2, 2021
June 2, 2021
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 2, 2021
June 2, 2021
Standard
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 2, 2021
June 2, 2021
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 2, 2021
June 2, 2021
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 2, 2021
June 2, 2021
Standard
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 2, 2021
June 2, 2021
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 2, 2021

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $26,525 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
May 16, 2024Fine$9,315
March 27, 2024Fine$17,210

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
SANFORD
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%01/01/2019
BARBER, ANGELA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/14/2021
MILNER, JENNIFER
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2018
MORRISON, TONY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2019
BROWN, GEORGE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
DYKHOUSE, DANA
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
ENGBRECHT, WESLEY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
GASSEN, WILLIAM
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
GULSVIG, NEIL
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
LUNDEEN, MARK
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
MOLBERT, LAURIS
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
NORTH, ANDREW
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
SCHIEFFER, KEVIN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
SHULKIN, DAVID
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
TEIKEN, BRENT
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
WENZEL, THOMAS
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
FLUIT, JOEL
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2022
GASSEN, WILLIAM
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
MIDDLETON, AIMEE
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/27/2022
OLSON, NICHOLAS
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/08/2024
SCHEMA, NATHAN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2022
BARBER, ANGELA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE06/14/2021
MILNER, JENNIFER
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2018
MORRISON, TONY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2019
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2019

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Frequently asked questions

What is Good Samaritan - Wamego's rating?

Good Samaritan - Wamego has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Kansas nursing homes is 3.1 stars.

How many inspection citations did Good Samaritan - Wamego receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 11 citations, compared with a Kansas average of 9.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Good Samaritan - Wamego accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Good Samaritan - Wamego?

It is non profit - corporation and part of Good Samaritan Society. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Good Samaritan - Wamego and how do I contact it?

Good Samaritan - Wamego is at 2011 Grandview Drive, Wamego, KS 66547. Phone: (785) 456-9482.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.