Map showing the location of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - LIBERAL in LIBERAL, Kansas
2160 ZINNIA LANE, LIBERAL, KS, 67901

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
2/5Below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • KansasAbove only 22% of peers294 rated homes · average 3.0★
  • United StatesAbove only 20% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.8 vs KS avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star5★+1.6 vs KS avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star2★−1.1 vs KS avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

  • Special Focus Facility candidateThis facility is on the CMS candidate list for the Special Focus Facility program, meaning it is among the poorest-performing facilities in its state on recent inspections.
  • Abuse citation flagCMS shows an abuse icon: inspectors cited the facility for abuse that led to harm within the past year, or for abuse that could have led to harm in each of the last two years.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersKS avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover5★Above 79% of peersKS avg3.4★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments2★Above only 11% of peersKS avg3.1★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.66hrsAbove only 31% of peersKS avg4.07Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only1.18hrsTop 7%KS avg0.71Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better29%Top 7%KS avg50%RN turnover11%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$63,990Above only 11% of peersKS avg$21,017Fines · denials2 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
31citations
5inspection dates
0actual harm (G–I)
6immediate jeopardy (J–L)
May 14, 2025most recent

Citations by monthMay 2021 – May 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

May 14, 20251 citationCycle 1worst L · immediate jeopardy
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareL · widespreadCorrected May 5, 2025
Jul 24, 202415 citationsCycle 1worst K · immediate jeopardy$47,613
  1. F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Aug 19, 2024
  2. F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Aug 19, 2024
  3. F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Aug 19, 2024
  4. F742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.Quality of Life and CareJ · isolatedCorrected Aug 19, 2024
  5. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Aug 19, 2024
  6. F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionResident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Aug 19, 2024
  7. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Aug 19, 2024
  8. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Aug 19, 2024
  9. F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Aug 19, 2024
  10. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 19, 2024
  11. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Aug 19, 2024
  12. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Aug 19, 2024
  13. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationK · patternCorrected Aug 19, 2024
  14. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationJ · isolatedCorrected Aug 19, 2024
  15. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationJ · isolatedCorrected Aug 19, 2024
Mar 28, 20241 citationCycle 2worst J · immediate jeopardy$16,377
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareJ · isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2024
Oct 27, 202210 citationsCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Nov 30, 2022
  2. Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 30, 2022
  3. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 30, 2022
  4. F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 30, 2022
  5. F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Nov 30, 2022
  6. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 30, 2022
  7. F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 30, 2022
  8. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 30, 2022
  9. F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Nov 30, 2022
  10. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 30, 2022
May 27, 20214 citationsCycle 3worst F · no actual harm
  1. Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2021
  2. F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2021
  3. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Jun 18, 2021
  4. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2021

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.66hrsAbove only 31% of peers−0.41 vs KS avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only1.18hrsTop 7%+0.47 vs KS avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.11hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.37hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.16hrs
  • Kansas average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better29%Top 7%KS avg 50%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only11%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year1Leadership changed
  • Occupancy45 certified beds · ~40 residents a day88%Above 61% of peersKS avg 82%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $63,990In fines
  • 2Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $21,017KS avg in fines
Above only 11% of peersFewer fines than 11% of rated homes in Kansas

Actions on record

  1. Jul 24, 2024Civil money penalty$47,613
  2. Mar 28, 2024Civil money penalty$16,377

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Good Samaritan Society90 facilities in the chain3.0★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Rural
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Sanford
Operational or managerial control
  • The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
  • Tamara McCue
  • Tony Morrison
  • Deanne Smith
Corporate directors
  • George Brown
  • Dana Dykhouse
  • Wesley Engbrecht
  • William Gassen
  • Neil Gulsvig
  • Stephanie Herseth Sandlin
  • Mark Lundeen
  • Maureen McCausland
  • +7 more
Corporate officers
  • Joel Fluit
  • William Gassen
  • Aimee Middleton
  • Nicholas Olson
  • Nathan Schema

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 175334 · 2160 ZINNIA LANE, LIBERAL, KS, 67901.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Kansas and Seward County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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