Good Samaritan-Liberal
Liberal, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175334) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 4 totaling $94,784
Phone: (620) 624-3831 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan-Liberal in Liberal, KS 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-Liberal reports total nurse staffing of 4.065 hours per resident per day, including 1.361 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.6%.
Good Samaritan-Liberal has 4 federal fines on record totaling $94,784.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Good Samaritan-Liberal is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Liberal, Seward County, Kansas, certified for 45 beds with an average of 36.3 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 1995 and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 2 out of 5, below the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its component ratings are: 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.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.065 hours per resident per day, including 1.361 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $94,784.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent quality problems subject to increased CMS inspection oversight.
Good Samaritan-Liberal is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 out of 5. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Good Samaritan-Liberal has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.065 hours per resident per day with 1.361 RN hours per resident per day, earning a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5; nursing turnover is 32.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $94,784.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 45 beds with an average of 36.3 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 operates 92 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); for this facility these are 2, 1, 5, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at 6206243831 or verify on Medicare Care Compare at the provided URL.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 6206243831 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175334?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.