Quick answers
- Where is Good Samaritan-Liberal?
- 2160 Zinnia Lane, Liberal, KS 67901, in Seward County, Kansas.
- What is the phone number of Good Samaritan-Liberal?
- (620) 624-3831, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Good Samaritan-Liberal?
- Medicare (CMS) does not show a star rating for Good Samaritan-Liberal in the current data.
- Has Good Samaritan-Liberal been fined?
- Medicare lists 5 fines totaling $148,982.
- What did inspectors find at Good Samaritan-Liberal?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 27, 2022 to June 24, 2026), Medicare lists 39 health citations; the most serious was level L. 8 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (October 27, 2022 to June 24, 2026), Good Samaritan-Liberal had 39 health citations; the most serious was level L (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 8 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $148,982 in total (5 fines, the latest on June 24, 2026). Nurse staffing is 4.14 hours per resident per day; the Kansas average is 4.13 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: June 24, 2026 — 12 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 22, 2026 (complaint investigation); June 24, 2026 (standard health inspection).
F0686 Level G
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 10 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0552 Level D
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0582 Level D
“Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Previous cycle: July 24, 2024 — 16 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 24, 2024 (standard health inspection); May 14, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level L
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; widespread (many residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0600 Level K
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern (some residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0609 Level J
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0610 Level J
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0742 Level J
“Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 11 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0835 Level F
“Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.”
F0851 Level F
“Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.”
F0867 Level F
“Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.”
F0637 Level E
“Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition”
F0641 Level E
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0688 Level 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.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
Earlier cycle: October 27, 2022 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 27, 2022 (standard health inspection); March 28, 2024 (complaint investigation); July 24, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level J
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 10 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0623 Level E
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
F0625 Level E
“Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.”
F0726 Level E
“Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.”
F0553 Level D
“Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0688 Level D
“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.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (30)
K0222 Level F
“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.”
K0321 Level F
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0761 Level D
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
E0007 Level F
“Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.”
E0031 Level F
“Provide emergency officials' contact information.”
E0032 Level F
“Provide primary/alternate means for communication.”
E0033 Level F
“Establish methods for sharing information.”
E0034 Level F
“Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.”
E0035 Level F
“Provide family notifications of emergency plan.”
K0222 Level F
“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.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0372 Level F
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0511 Level F
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0920 Level F
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0100 Level E
“Meet other general requirements.”
K0324 Level E
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0325 Level E
“Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0511 Level F
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $148,982 (5 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2026 | Fine | $59,920 |
| April 22, 2026 | Fine | $10,628 |
| May 14, 2025 | Fine | $14,444 |
| July 24, 2024 | Fine | $47,613 |
| March 28, 2024 | Fine | $16,377 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Kansas | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.34 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.07 | 0.66 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.72 | 2.74 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.14 | 4.13 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.40 | 3.62 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.95 | 0.51 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 28.6% | 48.0% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 9.1% | 42.6% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 92 nursing homes: Good Samaritan Society.
Legal business name: The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | Direct owner | 100% | January 1, 2019 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | Indirect owner | 100% | January 1, 2019 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 45 |
| Average residents per day | 36 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Good Samaritan Society |
| Legal business name | The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1995-05-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 2160 Zinnia Lane, Liberal, KS 67901 |
| County | Seward County |
| State | Kansas |
| Phone | (620) 624‑3831 |
| CMS Certification Number | 175334 |
| Name in Medicare records | GOOD SAMARITAN-LIBERAL |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Southwest Medical Center SNF0.9 mi · Liberal, KS · 3 of 5 stars
- Wheatridge Park Care Center1.1 mi · Liberal, KS · 1 of 5 stars
- Stevens County Hospital Ltcu dba Pioneer Manor25 mi · Hugoton, KS · 2 of 5 stars
- Beaver County Nursing Home29 mi · Beaver, OK · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Southwest Medical Center0.7 mi · Liberal, KS · Acute Care Hospital
- Stevens County Hospital25 mi · Hugoton, KS · Critical Access Hospital
- Satanta District Hospital, Clinics, & Ltcu26 mi · Satanta, KS · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13