Good Samaritan - Ellis
Ellis, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175328) · 42 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (785) 726-3101 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan - Ellis in Ellis, Kansas holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Good Samaritan - Ellis reports total nurse staffing of 3.73 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 28.9%. CMS gives this facility a 5-star staffing rating.
Good Samaritan - Ellis has no federal fines on record, with zero dollars in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted for this facility.
About this facility
Good Samaritan - Ellis is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Ellis, Kansas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since December 1994. The facility maintains 42 certified beds with an average daily census of 35.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Good Samaritan - Ellis holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, staffing rating of 5 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.73 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 28.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS data show no federal fines on record for this facility, with zero total fines assessed and no payment denials recorded. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted for this facility in the provided data.
Good Samaritan - Ellis is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars, meaning this location rates above its own chain's average. There is no ownership change recorded within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS 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 - Ellis has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.73 hours per resident per day, with 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 28.9%. CMS rates staffing at 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 42 certified beds with an average daily census of 35.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection (4 stars here), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (3 stars) — which combine into the overall 5-star score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7857263101 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not available in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7857263101 or check Medicare Care Compare for more detail.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175328?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.