GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ELLSWORTH VILLAGE — Nursing Home in ELLSWORTH, KS
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 43 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 39.2 |
| CMS Certification Number | 175231 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.37 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.56 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ELLSWORTH VILLAGE had 10 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (July 2, 2024).
Inspection Findings — July 2, 2024
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Level D)Corrected — July 31, 2024
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — July 31, 2024
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Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (Level D)Corrected — July 31, 2024
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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. (Level E)Corrected — July 31, 2024
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — July 31, 2024
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Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly (Level F)Corrected — July 31, 2024
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — July 31, 2024
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Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (Level D)Corrected — July 31, 2024
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Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (Level D)Corrected — July 31, 2024
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Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. (Level D)Corrected — July 31, 2024
Good Samaritan Society - Ellsworth Village is a 43-bed nursing home in Ellsworth, Kansas. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident day, below the Kansas average of 4.1. Its most recent inspection, in July 2024, cited 10 deficiencies, none of them severe.
This is a relatively small, community-style facility, which can mean a more intimate setting and potentially more personal attention. It would be worth asking what steps they have taken to address the issues raised in the most recent inspection, especially around care planning and medication oversight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ELLSWORTH VILLAGE Medicare and Medicaid certified?
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ELLSWORTH VILLAGE is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ELLSWORTH VILLAGE's CMS star rating?
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ELLSWORTH VILLAGE has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ELLSWORTH VILLAGE?
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ELLSWORTH VILLAGE reports 3.37402 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ELLSWORTH VILLAGE had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ELLSWORTH VILLAGE had 10 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ELLSWORTH VILLAGE have?
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ELLSWORTH VILLAGE has 43 certified beds.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.