GOOD SAMARITAN - WAMEGO
2011 GRANDVIEW DRIVE, Wamego, KS 66547
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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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 - WAMEGO Compares
GOOD SAMARITAN - WAMEGO is a 45-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Wamego, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.5%) is above the Kansas average of 4.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 45 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.2% — better than the Kansas average of 18.1% (38% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3% (45% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.5% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.4% (70% higher).
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 - WAMEGO
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GOOD SAMARITAN - WAMEGO with other nursing homes in Wamego.
How is GOOD SAMARITAN - WAMEGO addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help GOOD SAMARITAN - WAMEGO keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.2% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GOOD SAMARITAN - WAMEGO keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.3% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does GOOD SAMARITAN - WAMEGO maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 45 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GOOD SAMARITAN - WAMEGO?
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 - WAMEGO?
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 Wamego
Wamego sits in Pottawatomie County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 3,449 (14.3%)
- Median age
- 35.4 years
- Median household income
- $70,064
- Median home value
- $176,700
Demographics for Pottawatomie County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wamego.
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