Good Samaritan - Hays
Hays, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175322) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (785) 625-7331 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan - Hays in Hays, KS holds 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 5 stars.
Good Samaritan - Hays reports 4.06 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.8%.
Good Samaritan - Hays has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. This facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not listed in the CMS Special Focus program.
About this facility
Good Samaritan - Hays is a non-profit, corporation-owned nursing home located in Hays, Ellis County, Kansas. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 1994 and maintains 45 certified beds, with an average of 41.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Good Samaritan - Hays holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 stars, Staffing 5 stars, and Quality Measures 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.06 nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.8%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
This facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon, and it is not listed under the CMS Special Focus Facility program based on the data provided.
Good Samaritan - Hays is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. This individual facility's 5-star overall rating exceeds its chain's average. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare 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 - Hays has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.06 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and 28.8% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
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 designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Good Samaritan - Hays has 45 certified beds and an average of 41.5 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 with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on December 1, 1994.
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; here they are 5, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7856257331 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7856257331 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175322?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.