The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
Nursing home report
Good Samaritan – Atwood
Registered name: GOOD SAMARITAN - ATWOOD
ATWOOD, KS · Medicare-certified · 35 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Good Samaritan – Atwood has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star quality measures, while staffing is rated 5 stars but reported nurse staffing is 3.58 hours per resident day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark. There were no fines in the last 24 months, but recent inspection citations included alleged-violations response, abuse/neglect/theft reporting, and pressure ulcer care.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.576 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 18, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.576.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.06
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.66
- Nurse aides
- 1.86
- Weekend nursing
- 3.17
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 22%
Registered nurse turnover: 17%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
4.8%4.8%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%8.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.8%6.2%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.6%27.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—20.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
30.4%33.3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.2%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.5%28.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%4.5%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.8%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—78.8%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure residents had reasonable access to and privacy when using communication methods. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 576 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $51,146 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,499 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $68,956 in total fines.
- $51,146
Federal fine
Jul 31, 2024
- $8,499
Federal fine
May 9, 2024
- $9,311
Federal fine
Jan 3, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · 92 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 25.8 residents on an average day (74% of 35 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 30 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.