Good Samaritan - Parsons
Parsons, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175210) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (620) 421-1110 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan - Parsons in Parsons, KS has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars, with a Health Inspection rating of 4 stars and a Staffing rating of 5 stars.
Good Samaritan - Parsons reports total nurse staffing of 4.30 hours per resident per day, including 1.12 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 21.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 5 stars.
Good Samaritan - Parsons has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. There is no CMS abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Good Samaritan - Parsons is a non-profit, church-related nursing home located in Parsons, Labette County, Kansas. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 13, 1991. It maintains 45 certified beds with an average daily census of 29.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Good Samaritan - Parsons holds an overall rating of 5 stars, placing it above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its four component ratings break down as follows: a Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, a Quality Measures rating of 2 stars, and a Staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.30 hours per resident per day, including 1.12 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 21.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified by CMS as having a history of persistent quality problems and placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
Good Samaritan - Parsons is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: 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 - Parsons has an 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 to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.30 hours per resident per day, including 1.12 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 21.2% and a staffing star rating of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 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, this facility does not have the CMS abuse icon flagged, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 45 certified beds with an average daily census of 29.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit, church-related facility that is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 13, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6204211110 and verify on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175210?state=KS.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 6204211110 to schedule a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full, current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175210?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.