The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ELLIS
ELLIS, KS · Medicare-certified · 42 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Overall 5 out of 5 stars. This nursing home has a 4-star health inspection rating, 5-star staffing, 3-star quality measures, no fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.73 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7292 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7292.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.73
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.54
- Nurse aides
- 2.46
- Weekend nursing
- 3.15
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 29%
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
19.2%14.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.9%5.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3%2.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.9%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
12.9%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.5%12.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—17.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25.8%21.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
32.6%13.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
—97.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.1%91.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—56.9%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure nurse aides had the skills and training needed to care for residents safely, including dementia care and abuse prevention. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 947 — 42 CFR §483.95 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — 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 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · 91 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 35.3 residents on an average day (84% of 42 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 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.