Good Samaritan - Ellsworth
Ellsworth, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175231) · 43 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (785) 472-3167 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan - Ellsworth in Ellsworth, KS has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Good Samaritan - Ellsworth reports 3.64 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.6%.
Good Samaritan - Ellsworth has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Good Samaritan - Ellsworth is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Ellsworth, Kansas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since November 1992. The facility is certified for 43 beds and reports an average of 35.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Good Samaritan - Ellsworth holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 5 stars, its staffing rating is 4 stars, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.64 per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Good Samaritan - Ellsworth is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. There has been no change in ownership in the last 12 months for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recently published data vintage. Families should review the CMS Care Compare listing directly for the most current inspection details and any additional narrative reports.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Good Samaritan - Ellsworth has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.64 per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and 52.6% turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 43 beds and reports an average of 35.7 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 has 92 facilities averaging a 3.0 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on November 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 7854723167 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 7854723167 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175231?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.