GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ATWOOD

Good Samaritan Society - Atwood is a non-profit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located at 650 Lake Road #216 in Atwood, Kansas (ZIP: 67730), situated in Rawlins County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains 35 certified beds. It is currently active and accepting residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component ratings: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Good Samaritan Society - Atwood received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, indicating notable deficiencies identified during state and federal inspection surveys compared to other facilities nationwide. The staffing rating stands at 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, reflecting staffing levels and consistency that exceed national norms. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, indicating performance on clinical quality indicators that is above the national average. These component ratings contribute to the overall 2-star rating, which is weighted heavily by the health inspection component under CMS methodology. Good Samaritan Society - Atwood is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid payments. As a dually certified facility, it can serve residents who qualify under federal Medicare benefits, which typically cover short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, as well as residents covered under the Kansas Medicaid program for longer-term custodial care. Individuals whose care is not covered by these programs may also inquire about private pay arrangements directly with the facility. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the facility at (785) 626-9015 for specific coverage and financial questions. When considered in the context of national benchmarks, Good Samaritan Society - Atwood presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star rating places it below the national average of 3.0 stars, largely driven by its 1-star health inspection score. However, its staffing rating of 5 stars and quality measure rating of 4 stars indicate that, in those specific domains, the facility performs at or above levels seen in many facilities across the country. The facility's 35-bed size is relatively small compared to the national median, which may influence certain operational and staffing characteristics. Rawlins County is a rural area of northwestern Kansas, and the facility may serve as a primary skilled nursing resource for the surrounding region. The CMS ratings data is updated periodically and reflects the most recent available reporting cycle.