Good Samaritan Society - Atwood
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
Below average in KS · Meets national RN staffing standard · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · Below chain average · $68,956 in fines
What this means for your family
Because the available reviews provide almost no descriptive information, it is difficult to assess the quality of care. Families should prioritize a direct tour and ask specifically about the facility's current skilled nursing capabilities to ensure they align with the concerns raised regarding admission policies.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
6 reviews on Google“Good Samaritan Society - Atwood receives very little descriptive feedback, with most reviews consisting only of star ratings. The only detailed review expresses significant frustration regarding admission policies, alleging that the facility refuses skilled care patients and fails to readmit residents after hospital stays.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Long-standing presence in the community
- Generally high star ratings from silent reviewers
Concerns
- Refusal to accept or readmit patients needing skilled care
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 6 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With the facility having a long-standing history in Atwood, how do you integrate the local community into the daily activities and social life of your 35 residents?
- 2I noticed the staffing rating is quite strong; how does that high level of staffing translate into the quality of daily care and personal attention my loved one will receive?
- 3Could you walk me through your process for coordinating care transitions, specifically regarding how you determine if a resident's current skilled care needs can be met within the facility?
- 4Communication is very important to our family; what specific methods or regular touchpoints do you use to keep family members updated on their loved one's health and daily status?
- 5Given the recent health inspection findings, what specific steps has the leadership team taken to address those areas and improve the overall care environment?
- 6How does your team handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health condition, especially during overnight hours?
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Key Review Excerpts
“This facility has turned into an assisted living facility as they refuse to accept patients that actually need skilled care. They will lie about services they provide, even though a week later they offered service to other patients.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed reports leading to serious concerns about abuse and neglect response, pressure ulcer care, and accident prevention at this facility. Most deficiencies involve fire safety systems, nutrition and dietary services, and resident care quality. While the facility corrects identified issues, problems with safety hazards and care standards recur across multiple surveys, suggesting ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent quality standards.
Jun 18, 2025Routine11
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Jul 31, 2024Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
May 9, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Jan 3, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Sep 28, 2023Routine16
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Jun 16, 2022Routine12
Construction Deficiencies
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
Egress Deficiencies
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Administration Deficiencies
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.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jul 31, 2024
$51,146
Fine
May 9, 2024
$8,499
Fine
Jan 3, 2024
$9,311
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Good Samaritan Society - Atwood
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Good Samaritan Society
92 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 59 of 88
Ownership & Management
Owners
Sanford
Owner · Organization
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
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