GOOD SAMARITAN - ELLIS
1101 SPRUCE STREET, Ellis, KS 67637
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How GOOD SAMARITAN - ELLIS Compares
GOOD SAMARITAN - ELLIS is a 42-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Ellis, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.1%) is below the Kansas average of 4.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 42 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.7% — better than the Kansas average of 18.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.3% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.1% — better than the Kansas average of 4.4% (30% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.7% — better than the Kansas average of 22.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GOOD SAMARITAN - ELLIS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GOOD SAMARITAN - ELLIS with other nursing homes in Ellis.
What keeps GOOD SAMARITAN - ELLIS's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help GOOD SAMARITAN - ELLIS keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.1% here versus 4.4% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GOOD SAMARITAN - ELLIS keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 17.7% here versus 22.6% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GOOD SAMARITAN - ELLIS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GOOD SAMARITAN - ELLIS?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Ellis
Ellis sits in Ellis County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 4,466 (15.5%)
- Median age
- 33.2 years
- Median household income
- $57,053
- Median home value
- $172,700
Demographics for Ellis County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ellis.
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