Good Samaritan - Parsons
709 Leawood Drive, Parsons, KS 67357 · Labette County · (620) 421-1110
45 certified beds, about 30 residents a day · Non profit - Church related · Medicare and Medicaid since 1991
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 175210 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 9, 2025, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Kansas average is 9.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 11 health citations since December 2021, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.30 hours per resident per day, against 4.07 across Kansas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.12 of those hours.
21.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Kansas average 48.1%).
CMS links it to Good Samaritan Society, an affiliated group of 92 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 11 health citations on file.
April 9, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 33 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to prepare and serve food under sanitary conditions, to the residents of the facility. This placed the residents at risk for food-borne bacteria.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 33 residents with 13 residents sampled, including one resident reviewed for activities of daily living (ADLS). Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide personal hygiene cares for the one sampled resident, Resident (R)11, when staff failed to provide facial shaving. This placed the resident at risk impaired dignity and poor hygiene.
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 33 residents with 13 residents sampled, including one resident reviewed for activities. Based on observation, interviews, and record review the facility failed to implement an ongoing, resident-centered activity program that met his interests and preferences for Resident (R) 33. This placed the resident at risk for decreased quality of life.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 33 residents, with 13 residents sampled, including two residents reviewed for quality of care. Based on record review, interview, and observation, the facility failed to ensure adequate disease management and monitoring for Resident (R) 21 when staff failed to monitor weight and notify the provider of weight fluctuations related to R21's heart failure. The facility additionally failed to do daily weights and administer Lasix (a diuretic medication used to promote the excretion of urine to decrease swelling and fluid accumulation) as needed (PRN) for R9. These deficient practices placed the affected residents at risk for decreased quality of care and related health complications.
June 28, 2023Standard inspection · 4 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 42 residents with 14 sampled, including six residents reviewed for accidents. Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure care planned fall prevention interventions were in place for Resident (R)32, with a history of falls, when staff failed to ensure the floor alarm was turned on, and R32 fell in her room and fractured (broken bone) her left hip.
- E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 42 residents. Based on observation and interview the facility failed to provide a clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for the residents and visitors on one resident hallway.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 42 residents. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment to prevent the development and transmission of communicable infections, regarding not properly cleaning three communal combs and brushes in the beauty shop.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 42 residents with 14 selected for review which included six residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one Resident (R)30 of the six residents received medications (to treat/prevent seizures) through her percutaneous (passing through the skin) endoscopic gastrostomy (a method used to view the inside of the stomach to place a tube used for administering medications and liquid nutrition) PEG as ordered by the physician.
December 27, 2021Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 47 residents. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide housekeeping and/or maintenance services to maintain an orderly, sanitary, and comfortable environment in the beauty shop for the residents of the facility.
- E Provide 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.
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 47 residents and the facility identified 35 residents with restorative services programs which included range of motion and ambulation. Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide restorative nursing services to these 35 residents, which included Resident (R)13, as well as the other 34 residents, to maintain their range of motion and/or ambulation ability.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 47 residents with 15 selected for review. The sample included one resident for skin conditions. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)26 received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, related to skin tears.
Fire safety inspections
47 fire safety citations on file: 6 on April 9, 2025, 15 on June 28, 2023, 26 on December 27, 2021.
Every fire safety citation47 citations
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- F Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
- F Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
- F Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
- F Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
- F Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- F List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- F Meet other general requirements.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- E Use approved construction type or materials.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.30 | 4.07 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.12 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.70 | 3.60 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.57 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.61 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 21.2% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 22.2% | 42.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 2.88 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.55 on weekdays and 3.70 on weekends, 19% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.11 in April to June 2025 to 4.30 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.30 | 1.12 | 4.55 | 3.70 | 0.1% | 0 of 90 | 30 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.04 | 1.00 | 4.22 | 3.58 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 33 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.14 | 1.02 | 4.29 | 3.76 | 0.4% | 1 of 92 | 32 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.11 | 1.01 | 4.25 | 3.76 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 34 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Kansas, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.01 | 0.67 | 4.19 | 3.56 | 4.8% | 0.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Kansas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.3 | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.7 | 16.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.7 | 18.1 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY. CMS links this home to Good Samaritan Society, a group of 92 nursing homes averaging 3.1 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| Sanford | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| Brown, George | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Dykhouse, Dana | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Engbrecht, Wesley | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Gassen, William | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Gulsvig, Neil | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Lundeen, Mark | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| McCausland, Maureen | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Molbert, Lauris | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| North, Andrew | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Schieffer, Kevin | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Shulkin, David | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Teiken, Brent | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Wenzel, Thomas | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Fluit, Joel | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2022 | |
| Gassen, William | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Middleton, Aimee | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/27/2022 | |
| Olson, Nicholas | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/08/2024 | |
| Schema, Nathan | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Hess, Robert | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/10/2023 | |
| Legler, Robert | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/01/2021 | |
| Morrison, Tony | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Sandgren, Deeandra | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/16/2023 | |
| Bowen Pharmacy Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/27/2014 | |
| Dtn Staffing Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/02/2024 | |
| Focusone Solutions | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/04/2024 | |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/13/2018 | |
| Sanford | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2019 | |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2019 | |
| Brown, George | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Dykhouse, Dana | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Engbrecht, Wesley | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Fluit, Joel | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2022 | |
| Gassen, William | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Gulsvig, Neil | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Hess, Robert | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/10/2023 | |
| Legler, Robert | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/01/2021 | |
| Lundeen, Mark | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| McCausland, Maureen | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Middleton, Aimee | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/27/2022 | |
| Molbert, Lauris | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Morrison, Tony | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| North, Andrew | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Olson, Nicholas | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/08/2024 | |
| Sandgren, Deeandra | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/16/2023 | |
| Schema, Nathan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Schieffer, Kevin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Shulkin, David | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Teiken, Brent | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Wenzel, Thomas | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on April 9, 2025: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 28, 2023: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 9, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on June 28, 2023: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Elmhaven East Parsons, 1.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 30 citations
- Parsons Presbyterian Manor Parsons, 2.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Prairie Mission Retirement Village Saint Paul, 12.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Oswego Operator, LLC Oswego, 14.8 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Advena Living of Cherryvale Cherryvale, 18.8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 28 citations
- Medicalodges Columbus Columbus, 24.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 21 citations
Common questions
- What is Good Samaritan - Parsons's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Good Samaritan - Parsons 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Good Samaritan - Parsons get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 9, 2025. The Kansas average is 9.5.
- Has Good Samaritan - Parsons been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Good Samaritan - Parsons accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Good Samaritan - Parsons?
- CMS lists 55 owners and managers, and links the home to Good Samaritan Society. Legal business name: THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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