Good Samaritan - Wamego
Wamego, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175359) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $26,525
Phone: (785) 456-9482 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan - Wamego has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Good Samaritan - Wamego provides a total of 3.72 nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.97 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 20.9%.
Good Samaritan - Wamego has 2 federal fines on record totaling $26,525.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Good Samaritan - Wamego is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, operating under non profit corporation ownership since its first CMS approval on March 1, 1996. The facility is certified for 45 beds and reports an average of 43.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Good Samaritan - Wamego holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11. The facility's four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 3 stars, staffing rating of 5 stars, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.72, with 0.97 of those hours provided by RNs. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 20.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $26,525.00 against 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 in the Special Focus Facility program.
Good Samaritan - Wamego is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. There has been no change of ownership reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from 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 - Wamego has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are 3.72, with a staffing rating of 5 stars, and nursing turnover is 20.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $26,525.00 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?
It is certified for 45 beds and reports an average of 43.3 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 with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility has 3, 5, and 2 stars 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 7854569482 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7854569482 to schedule a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175359?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.