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Nursing Home in Kansas

CMS overall rating Info 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.
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

Nursing Home in Kansas

CMS overall rating Info 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.

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

Overview of The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is committed to providing an unprecedented level of quality service and compassionate care. It offers a range of services including long-term care, rehabilitation therapy, and caregiver support. Located in Oberlin, Kansas, it aims to enhance the lives of its residents.
(785) 475-2245

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
2/5
Kansas average: 2.8/5
Health Inspection Info 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.
2/5
Kansas average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info 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.
4/5
Kansas average: 3.6/5
Quality Measures Info 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.
2/5
Kansas average: 3.2/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
4h 42m per day

This home provides 0% more nursing time per resident than the Kansas average.

Kansas average: 4h 43m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 45

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Kansas average: 79.5%
Occupancy rate 40%
Residents per day (avg) 18
Occupancy rate
40%
Residents per day (avg)
18

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

11% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

39% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 years

Medicaid

50% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$3.7M
Operating deficit
-$25.0K
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$3.7M
Operating deficit
-$25.0K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.8M
50.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$1.8M
Total costs $3.7M
Bed community size
45-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
40%
In line with Kansas average
Occupied beds
18 / 45
Average residents 50 per day

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Facility
StatusActive
CountyDecatur

Additional Licensing Details

License Number175356
CMS Certification Number175356

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is administrated by Noe Gillespie.

Owner NameDECATUR COUNTY

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Amenities & Lifestyle

0 amenities
Specific ProgramsSenior Living, Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation Therapy, Home-based Services, Caregiver Support

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Inspection History

In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.

46 visits/inspections Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

Latest inspection

Date November 17, 2025

218 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Kansas average: 100 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

The most recent inspection on December 29, 2025, found the facility in compliance with all regulations and no new deficiencies. Prior inspections showed a pattern of citations related to documentation of discharge summaries, medication management including insulin pen labeling, nursing coverage reporting, and dietary manager certification, all of which were addressed and corrected by December 15, 2025. Earlier complaint investigations substantiated incidents of resident abuse, both staff-to-resident and resident-to-resident, as well as issues with resident dignity, staffing levels, and fall prevention. Enforcement actions included suspension and termination of involved staff, and fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s trend shows improvement over time, with repeated deficiencies being corrected in subsequent revisit surveys and no new deficiencies found in the most recent inspection.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 8

Kansas average 4.5


Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total health citations 33

Kansas average 26.9

Citations per inspection
4.12

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.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9


Serious Health citations More info 3
233% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

0 critical citations More info Kansas average: 0.9

3 serious citations More info Kansas average: 0.9

30 moderate citations More info Kansas average: 24.6

0 minor citations More info Kansas average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nursing Services moderate citation Info Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide. Nov 17, 2025

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Nov 17, 2025

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Nov 17, 2025

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Nov 17, 2025

Compare Nursing Homes around Kansas The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.

5 facilities compared · CMS & KS Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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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.

Oberlin45 73.0% -8%4.70 +72%+2%1334.1318--Bartruff, Craig$3.5M$1.8M51.9%175356
Arma Operator LLC
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.

Arma45 92.3% +16%3.27 +39%-29%0153.8140---$4.3M$2.3M53.2%175353
The Cottages Senior Care Living -
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.

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Access Mental Health LLC -
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.

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Agewise Living Inc -
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.

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 52
Employees 45
Contractors 7
Staff to resident ratio 1.24:1
45% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average ratio: 2.27:1

Avg staff/day 12
Average shift 7.3 hours
5% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 7.7 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 7,914
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

1.6%

124 contractor hours this quarter

Nurse Practitioner: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Mental Health Service Worker: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant150153,67491100%7.7
Registered Nurse9091,3048796%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse6061,1597886%10.8
Nurse Practitioner2245836976%8.1
Administrator1013524448%8
Medication Aide/Technician3032012730%6.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041834145%3.1
Dental Services Staff1011822426%7.6
Speech Language Pathologist101843640%2.3
Dietitian101711112%6.5
Other Dietary Services Staff101552629%2.1
Occupational Therapy Aide0223767%5.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician1011589%1.8
Mental Health Service Worker011855%1.5
Medical Director011622%3
Occupational Therapy Assistant011222%1
15 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days 96%
6 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 86%
4 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 76%
1 Administrator
% of Days 48%
3 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 30%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 45%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 26%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 40%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 12%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 29%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 7%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 9%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 5%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 2%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 2%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 42
Medicare
1
2.4% of residents
Medicaid
24
57.1% of residents
Private pay or other
17
40.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info 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 average

Kansas average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 38.1
84% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 20.7

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 41.3%
117% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 19.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 41.1%
112% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 19.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 31.8%
34% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 23.8%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 11.8%
168% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 4.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.5%
18% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 4.6%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 28.8%
465% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 5.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 5.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.0%
35% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 16.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
9% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 91.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 95.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 58.6%
23% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 75.6%

Penalties and fines

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)

Total fines amount $20K
54% lower than Kansas average

Kansas average: $44K

Number of fines 1
59% fewer fines than Kansas average

Kansas average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $20K
Kansas average $44K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 11, 2023
$20K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+, Kansas resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home- level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires care level assessment.

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

Age 60+, Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$1,800/month (individual, varies).

$2,000 (individual).

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Kansas resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kansas resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kansas SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kansas resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kansas resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.