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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is a 45-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Oberlin, Decatur County, Kansas, offering rehabilitation therapy, memory care, and respite care, as well as programs in caregiver support and home-based services. It is operated by Craig Bartruff under the Good Samaritan Society organization.
CMS rates the facility 2 stars overall — 27.8% below the Kansas average — primarily due to Health Inspection and Quality Measures sub-ratings that fall below state benchmarks. Staffing is the exception: nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 42 minutes per resident per day, ranking 60th out of 141 Kansas skilled nursing facilities and roughly 10% above the state average. Inspection history over the reporting window shows 18.1 deficiencies per year, more than three times the Kansas average of 6.
The inspection record includes two substantiated complaints involving resident abuse — one staff-to-resident incident in February 2024, in which the CNA was suspended and subsequently left — and one substantiated fall-prevention failure are part of the record. The most recent annual inspection in November 2025 cited 7 deficiencies; a December 2025 revisit confirmed full correction with no new findings.
Occupancy stands at 40% — well below the Kansas average of 79.5% — indicating current availability.
The Good Samaritan Society in Oberlin serves residents who require long-term skilled nursing care in rural northwest Kansas, particularly those eligible for Medicare, Medicaid, or the Kansas Frail Elderly Waiver. However, families should carefully review the facility’s inspection history and abuse-related findings before making a placement decision.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 60th out of 141 homes in Kansas for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 1h 44m per day | ▲ 146% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 52m per day | ▲ 29% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 33m per day | ▼ 5% State avg: 2h 41m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 24m per day | ▲ 21% State avg: 3h 38m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 0m per day | ▼ 91% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 1h 16m per day | ▲ 158% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Lower than the Kansas average: 79.5%The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is administrated by Noe Gillespie.
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Kansas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 194 | 100 | This facility has 94% more total deficiencies than a typical Kansas nursing home (194 vs. KS avg 100).↑ 94% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2013.
| 14.9 | 7.7 | This facility has 94% more deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas nursing home (14.9 vs. KS avg 7.7).↑ 94% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Kansas average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Nov 2025
Kansas average 26.9
Kansas average 6.07
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
25 of 33 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 8 of 33 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
233% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
38% fewer staff per resident than Kansas average
0% compared with Kansas average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
12 total: 10 full-time employees and 2 contractors.
12
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.1 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 6 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
6
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.9 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 16 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
16
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
172 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 16 | 0 | 16 | 3,651 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,361 | 90 | 98% | 9.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 2 | 12 | 1,348 | 78 | 85% | 10.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 4 | 3 | 7 | 725 | 70 | 76% | 9.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 685 | 80 | 87% | 5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 536 | 63 | 68% | 8.5 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 433 | 59 | 64% | 7.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 378 | 36 | 39% | 10.2 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 251 | 36 | 39% | 7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 59 | 13 | 14% | 4.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 54 | 23 | 25% | 2.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 53 | 11 | 12% | 4.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 3% | 3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3% | 1.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2% | 2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3% | 1 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
54% lower than Kansas averageKansas average: $44K
59% fewer fines than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.4
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Sep 11, 2023 · $20K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 11, 2023Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
25.7
145% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 10.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
38.1
84% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 20.7
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
41.3%
117% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
41.1%
112% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
31.8%
34% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 23.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
11.8%
168% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.5%
18% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
28.8%
465% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.0%
35% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 16.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 91.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 95.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
58.6%
23% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 75.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
11% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
39% of new residents, often for short stays.
50% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
42Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #98 / 144Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 98th out of 144 homes in Kansas. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Kansas average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Oberlin's city center to The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is located in OBERLIN, Kansas.
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The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Topeka (West Southwest 2) | 60
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4.63
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#1 / 144 | 8
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26.9
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#6 / 143 | 2.7
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2.7
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#3 / 143 | - | 80 | A+ |
60
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46
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$10.9M
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$7.3M
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#47 / 144 | $4.3M
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$4.3M
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$3.3M
Rank
#64 / 144 | 39.7%
Facility
39.7%
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#129 / 144 | 175154 | ||||
| Lakeview Village |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Lenexa | 184
Facility
184
KS AVG
69
Rank
#3 / 224 |
69.6%
Facility
69.6%
KS AVG
79.5%
Rank
#155 / 218 | -12% | 7.23
Facility
7.23
KS AVG
4.63
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#1 / 141 | -23% | +56% | $35.6k
Facility
$35.6k
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#83 / 144 | 18
Facility
18
KS AVG
26.9
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#37 / 143 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
KS AVG
6.1
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#37 / 143 | 2 | 115 | A+ |
54
Facility
54
KS AVG
46
Rank
#138 / 363 | Lakeview Village, Inc. | $66.9M
Facility
$66.9M
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#1 / 144 | $29.7M
Facility
$29.7M
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#1 / 144 | 44.5%
Facility
44.5%
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#108 / 144 | 175242 | ||||
| Colonial Village Overland Park |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Overland Park | 82
Facility
82
KS AVG
69
Rank
#56 / 224 | - | - | 4.73
Facility
4.73
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#60 / 141 | -36% | +2% | $0
Facility
$0
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#66 / 144 | 28
Facility
28
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#86 / 143 | 9.3
Facility
9.3
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#129 / 143 | 1 | 37 | - |
45
Facility
45
KS AVG
46
Rank
#199 / 363 | Dan Chik | $11.6M
Facility
$11.6M
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#38 / 144 | $4.7M
Facility
$4.7M
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#53 / 144 | 40.7%
Facility
40.7%
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#127 / 144 | 175560 | ||||
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Oberlin | 45
Facility
45
KS AVG
69
Rank
#152 / 224 |
40.0%
Facility
40.0%
KS AVG
79.5%
Rank
#207 / 218 | -50% | 4.70
Facility
4.70
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#60 / 141 | +104% | +2% | $20.2k
Facility
$20.2k
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#98 / 144 | 33
Facility
33
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#102 / 143 | 4.1
Facility
4.1
KS AVG
6.1
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#27 / 143 | 3 | 18 | - |
38
Facility
38
KS AVG
46
Rank
#228 / 363 | Craig Bartruff | $3.7M
Facility
$3.7M
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#122 / 144 | $2.5M
Facility
$2.5M
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#98 / 144 | 68.7%
Facility
68.7%
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#10 / 144 | 175356 | ||||
| Garden Terrace at Overland Park |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Overland Park | 163
Facility
163
KS AVG
69
Rank
#5 / 224 |
86.5%
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86.5%
KS AVG
79.5%
Rank
#79 / 218 | +9% | 4.41
Facility
4.41
KS AVG
4.63
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#82 / 141 | -19% | -5% | $87.8k
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$87.8k
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#117 / 144 | 45
Facility
45
KS AVG
26.9
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#122 / 143 | 6.4
Facility
6.4
KS AVG
6.1
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#93 / 143 | 2 | 143 | - |
59
Facility
59
KS AVG
46
Rank
#104 / 363 | Debra Biehl | $22.9M
Facility
$22.9M
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#10 / 144 | $12.0M
Facility
$12.0M
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#9 / 144 | 52.3%
Facility
52.3%
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#65 / 144 | 175158 |
The legal owner and operator of The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is Decatur County.
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to KS state health department records, The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society's license number is 175356.
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society's occupancy is 40%.
Noe Gillespie is the administrator of The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society.
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society has 45 beds.
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