Good Samaritan - Atwood
Atwood, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175366) · 35 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 3 totaling $68,956
Phone: (785) 626-9015 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan - Atwood has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Good Samaritan - Atwood reports 3.58 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.2%.
Good Samaritan - Atwood has 3 federal fines on record totaling $68,956.00, with 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Good Samaritan - Atwood is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Atwood, Rawlins County, Kansas. The facility is certified for 35 beds and reports an average daily census of 25.8 residents. It has been certified since April 1996 and operates as a non-profit corporation.
CMS gives Good Samaritan - Atwood an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11. The rating breaks down as: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 out of 5, and staffing rating of 5 out of 5. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 22.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $68,956.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities nationally, with an average chain rating of 3.0 out of 5. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, per CMS records.
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the provided CMS data for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Good Samaritan - Atwood has an overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 and a turnover rate of 22.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $68,956.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 35 beds with an average daily census of 25.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities with an average rating of 3.0.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 2, 1, 5, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (785) 626-9015 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at (785) 626-9015 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175366?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.