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Good Samaritan Society - Liberal

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2160 Zinnia Ln
Liberal, KS 67901
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Type of Ownership For profit - Corporation
Participates in Medicare? Yes
Participates in Medicaid? Yes
Certified Beds 70
Continuing Care? No
Resident Council? Yes
Family Council? Yes
Multi-Home Chain? No
Located in a Hospital? No
Special Focus Facility? No

View:    Health Inspections  |  Quality Measures  |  Staffing  |  Fire Inspections

Health Inspections  

Most Recent Inspection: 05/02/2011

Date of last standard health inspection: 05/02/2011
Quality Indicator Survey No
Dates of Complaint Investigations: 12/01/2010 - 11/30/2011
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home: 21
Average number of Health Deficiencies in KS: 11
Average number of Health Deficiencies in US: 8
Range of Health Deficiencies in KS: 0 - 60
Mistreatment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. 07/27/2011 07/27/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. 06/16/2011 00/00/0000 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. 06/16/2011 00/00/0000 Actual harm Isolated
Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. 05/02/2011 06/16/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. 05/02/2011 07/27/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. 05/02/2011 06/16/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Keep all essential equipment working safely. 05/02/2011 06/16/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Mistreatment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. 05/02/2011 08/29/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Offer other nutritional food to each resident who will not eat the food served. 05/02/2011 06/16/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. 05/02/2011 07/27/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. 05/02/2011 06/16/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. 05/02/2011 06/16/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Properly mark drugs and other similar products. 05/02/2011 07/27/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. 05/02/2011 07/27/2011 Actual harm Isolated
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. 05/02/2011 06/16/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. 05/02/2011 06/16/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Resident Assessment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. 05/02/2011 06/16/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Properly hold, secure and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. 05/02/2011 06/16/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Quickly give a resident's personal money to the heads of his or her estate after the resident's death. 05/02/2011 06/16/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. 05/02/2011 06/16/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure each resident has the right to choose activities, schedules and health care according to his or her interests, assessment, and plan of care. 05/02/2011 06/16/2011 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 01/15/2010

Administration Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality. 01/15/2010 02/14/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. 01/15/2010 02/14/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. 01/15/2010 02/14/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. 01/15/2010 02/14/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. 01/15/2010 02/14/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. 01/15/2010 02/14/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. 01/15/2010 02/14/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. 01/15/2010 02/14/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. 01/15/2010 02/14/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. 01/15/2010 02/14/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. 01/15/2010 02/14/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. 01/15/2010 02/14/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. 01/15/2010 02/14/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. 01/15/2010 02/14/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. 01/15/2010 02/14/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Develop/implement required procedures for the administration of immunizations. 01/15/2010 02/14/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. 01/15/2010 02/14/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Resident Assessment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. 01/15/2010 02/14/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. 01/15/2010 02/14/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Make sure each resident has the right to choose activities, schedules and health care according to his or her interests, assessment, and plan of care. 01/15/2010 02/14/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Listen to the resident or family groups or act on their complaints or suggestions. 01/15/2010 02/14/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern

Inspection, 10/14/2008

Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. 10/14/2008 12/02/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. 10/14/2008 12/02/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. 10/14/2008 12/02/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Mistreatment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. 10/14/2008 12/02/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. 10/14/2008 12/02/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Offer other nutritional food to each resident who will not eat the food served. 10/14/2008 12/02/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. 10/14/2008 12/02/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. 10/14/2008 01/07/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. 10/14/2008 12/02/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. 10/14/2008 12/02/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. 10/14/2008 01/07/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. 10/14/2008 12/02/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. 10/14/2008 12/02/2008 Actual harm Isolated
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. 10/14/2008 12/02/2008 Actual harm Isolated
Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. 10/14/2008 12/02/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. 10/14/2008 12/02/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. 10/14/2008 12/02/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Resident Assessment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. 10/14/2008 12/02/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. 10/14/2008 12/02/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. 10/14/2008 12/02/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Nursing Home Staffing  

Information comes from data that the nursing home reports to its state agency. It contains the nursing home staffing hours for a two-week period prior to the time of the state inspection. CMS receives this data and converts it into the number of staff hours per resident per day.

National Average Average in KS Golden Living Center, Asheville
RN Staff Only1 N/A N/A 3 out of 5 stars
Total Number of Residents 86 54 57
Total, Licensed Nurse Staff Hours
per Resident per Day
1 hour 29 minutes 1 hour 20 minutes 57 minutes
RN Hours
per Resident per Day
40 minutes 40 minutes 25 minutes
LPN/LVN Hours
per Resident per Day
49 minutes 39 minutes 31 minutes
CNA Hours
per Resident per Day
2 hours 25 minutes 2 hours 34 minutes 2 hours 34 minutes

1 The star rating a nursing home received for the information it provided about its Registered Nurse (RN) staffing. RNs have between 2 and 6 years of education.

Quality Measures  

Information comes from data that the nursing home reports to its state agency. It contains the nursing home staffing hours for a two-week period prior to the time of the state inspection. CMS receives this data and converts it into the number of staff hours per resident per day.

Long-Term Residents

Percent of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 9%
Percent of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 88%
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious 21%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection 15%
Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain 4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 4%
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair 3%
Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 77%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse 12%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 12%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 1%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 43%

Short-Term Residents

Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 14%
Percent of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 80%
Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain 32%
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium 0%
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores 15%
Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 70%

Fire Safety Inspections

Lists the fire safety requirements that the nursing home failed to meet. Fire safety results are not included in the nursing home's Overall Rating.

Most Recent Inspection: 10/12/2010

Automatic Sprinkler Systems in all required areas fully sprinklered
Date of last standard fire safety inspection: 10/12/2010
Dates of Complaint Investigations: 12/01/2010 - 11/30/2011
Total number of Fire Safety Deficiencies for this nursing home: 3
Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in KS: 1
Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in US: 4
Range of Fire Safety Deficiencies in KS: 0 - 1
Electrical Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. 10/12/2010 10/18/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. 10/12/2010 10/14/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Furnishings and Decorations Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. 10/12/2010 10/12/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern

Inspection, 09/16/2009

Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. 09/16/2009 10/15/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Building Construction Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
approved construction type or materials. 09/16/2009 10/15/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. 09/16/2009 10/15/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. 09/16/2009 10/15/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. 09/16/2009 10/15/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread

Inspection, 08/12/2008

Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. 08/12/2008 09/11/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
portable fire extinguishers. 08/12/2008 08/20/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Building Construction Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
approved construction type or materials. 08/12/2008 09/11/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Building Service Equipment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. 08/12/2008 09/11/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
properly protected cooking facilities. 08/12/2008 09/11/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
corridors that are separated from common areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. 08/12/2008 08/15/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. 08/12/2008 09/11/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Electrical Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. 08/12/2008 09/11/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. 08/12/2008 09/11/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. 08/12/2008 09/11/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
properly maintained smoke detectors. 08/12/2008 09/11/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread
Furnishings and Decorations Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. 08/12/2008 08/20/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. 08/12/2008 09/11/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. 08/12/2008 09/11/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Illumination and Emergency Power Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. 08/12/2008 09/11/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Interior Finish Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
fire-resistant room wall surfaces. 08/12/2008 09/11/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. 08/12/2008 08/20/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Widespread