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Good Samaritan Society - Liberal

July 24, 2024 · Liberal, KS · 2160 Zinnia Lane
Citations 3
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 45
Provider ID 175334
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Inspection Summary

GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - LIBERAL in LIBERAL, KS — inspection on July 24, 2024.

Found 3 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF609

F-F609), for lack of protecting residents from further abuse and lack of investigating all allegations of abuse (See finding at

Review of the prior annual recertification survey dated 10/27/2022 revealed areas of care were identified as deficient practice to include Care Plan timing and revision (

The facility failed to ensure staff identified and responded appropriately to all allegations of abuse, which included Resident 17's allegation of sexual assault.

The facility failed to ensure the timely reporting of alleged abuse to the State Agency (SA - a state governmental agency that provides oversight for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [CMS - the federal government agency that administers the nation's major healthcare programs]) or local law enforcement, as required by federal regulations.

The facility failed to investigate all allegations of resident-to-resident abuse, failed to protect residents from further incidents of abuse.

175334

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 175334 B.

Wing 07/24/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Good Samaritan Society - Liberal 2160 Zinnia Lane Liberal, KS 67901

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in LIBERAL, KS, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - LIBERAL or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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