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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 high performing icon Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5

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.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

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.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
5D
4E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
April 9, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
  1. F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 22, 2025
    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.
  2. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 22, 2025
    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.
  3. D
    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    F679 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 22, 2025
    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.
  4. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 22, 2025
    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
  1. G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 11, 2023
    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.
  2. 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.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 11, 2023
    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.
  3. E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 11, 2023
    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.
  4. D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 11, 2023
    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
  1. 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.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 27, 2022
    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.
  2. 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.
    F688 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 27, 2022
    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.
  3. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 27, 2022
    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
  1. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · April 9, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · April 9, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. E
    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    K 511 · April 9, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. E
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · April 9, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. D
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · April 9, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. D
    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    K 923 · April 9, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. F
    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
    E 30 · June 28, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. F
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · June 28, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · June 28, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · June 28, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. F
    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    K 355 · June 28, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. F
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · June 28, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. F
    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    K 374 · June 28, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. F
    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    K 511 · June 28, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  15. F
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · June 28, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  16. 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.
    K 222 · June 28, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  17. E
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · June 28, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  18. E
    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    K 741 · June 28, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  19. E
    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
    K 753 · June 28, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  20. E
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · June 28, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  21. D
    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    K 291 · June 28, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  22. F
    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    E 4 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  23. F
    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    E 15 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  24. F
    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
    E 18 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  25. F
    Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
    E 20 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  26. F
    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
    E 23 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  27. F
    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
    E 24 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  28. F
    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
    E 26 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  29. F
    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
    E 30 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  30. F
    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    E 39 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  31. F
    Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    E 41 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  32. F
    Meet other general requirements.
    K 100 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  33. F
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  34. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  35. F
    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
    K 347 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  36. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  37. F
    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    K 355 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  38. F
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  39. F
    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    K 711 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  40. F
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  41. F
    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    K 741 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  42. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  43. F
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  44. F
    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    K 923 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  45. E
    Use approved construction type or materials.
    K 161 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  46. E
    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    K 511 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  47. E
    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
    K 781 · December 27, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

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.

MeasureThis homeKansasUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)4.304.073.86
Registered nurses1.120.710.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.703.603.42
Nurse aides2.57
Licensed practical nurses0.61
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)21.2%48.1%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover22.2%42.0%42.9%
Administrators who left0

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.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20264.301.124.553.70 0.1%0 of 9030
Oct to Dec 20254.041.004.223.58 0.0%0 of 9233
Jul to Sep 20254.141.024.293.76 0.4%1 of 9232
Apr to Jun 20254.111.014.253.76 0.0%0 of 9134
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Kansas, Jan to Mar 20264.010.674.193.564.8%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.

MeasureThis homeKansasUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
15.317.913.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.91.60.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.82.91.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.64.33.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.01.91.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
9.716.214.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
4.64.44.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
21.718.115.4

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.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization100%01/01/2019
Sanford5% or greater indirect ownership interestOrganization100%01/01/2019
Brown, GeorgeCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2025
Dykhouse, DanaCorporate directorIndividual05/30/2024
Engbrecht, WesleyCorporate directorIndividual05/30/2024
Gassen, WilliamCorporate directorIndividual05/30/2024
Gulsvig, NeilCorporate directorIndividual05/30/2024
Herseth Sandlin, StephanieCorporate directorIndividual05/30/2024
Lundeen, MarkCorporate directorIndividual05/30/2024
McCausland, MaureenCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2025
Molbert, LaurisCorporate directorIndividual05/30/2024
North, AndrewCorporate directorIndividual05/30/2024
Schieffer, KevinCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2025
Shulkin, DavidCorporate directorIndividual05/30/2024
Teiken, BrentCorporate directorIndividual05/30/2024
Ventling-Herrmann, MarnieCorporate directorIndividual05/30/2024
Wenzel, ThomasCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2025
Fluit, JoelCorporate officerIndividual10/01/2022
Gassen, WilliamCorporate officerIndividual05/30/2024
Middleton, AimeeCorporate officerIndividual01/27/2022
Olson, NicholasCorporate officerIndividual04/08/2024
Schema, NathanCorporate officerIndividual01/01/2022
Hess, RobertOperational/managerial controlIndividual04/10/2023
Legler, RobertOperational/managerial controlIndividual08/01/2021
Morrison, TonyOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/01/2019
Sandgren, DeeandraOperational/managerial controlIndividual07/16/2023
Bowen Pharmacy IncAdp of the SNFOrganization03/27/2014
Dtn Staffing IncAdp of the SNFOrganization08/02/2024
Focusone SolutionsAdp of the SNFOrganization03/04/2024
Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization04/13/2018
SanfordAdp of the SNFOrganization01/01/2019
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan SocietyAdp of the SNFOrganization01/01/2019
Brown, GeorgeAdp of the SNFIndividual01/01/2025
Dykhouse, DanaAdp of the SNFIndividual05/30/2024
Engbrecht, WesleyAdp of the SNFIndividual05/30/2024
Fluit, JoelAdp of the SNFIndividual10/01/2022
Gassen, WilliamAdp of the SNFIndividual05/30/2024
Gulsvig, NeilAdp of the SNFIndividual05/30/2024
Herseth Sandlin, StephanieAdp of the SNFIndividual05/30/2024
Hess, RobertAdp of the SNFIndividual04/10/2023
Legler, RobertAdp of the SNFIndividual08/01/2021
Lundeen, MarkAdp of the SNFIndividual05/30/2024
McCausland, MaureenAdp of the SNFIndividual01/01/2025
Middleton, AimeeAdp of the SNFIndividual01/27/2022
Molbert, LaurisAdp of the SNFIndividual05/30/2024
Morrison, TonyAdp of the SNFIndividual01/01/2019
North, AndrewAdp of the SNFIndividual05/30/2024
Olson, NicholasAdp of the SNFIndividual04/08/2024
Sandgren, DeeandraAdp of the SNFIndividual07/16/2023
Schema, NathanAdp of the SNFIndividual01/01/2022
Schieffer, KevinAdp of the SNFIndividual01/01/2025
Shulkin, DavidAdp of the SNFIndividual05/30/2024
Teiken, BrentAdp of the SNFIndividual05/30/2024
Ventling-Herrmann, MarnieAdp of the SNFIndividual05/30/2024
Wenzel, ThomasAdp of the SNFIndividual01/01/2025

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.

  1. 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."
  2. 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."
  3. 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."
  4. 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."

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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.

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