Good Samaritan-Liberal
2160 Zinnia Lane, Liberal, KS 67901 · (620) 624-3831
Non profit - Corporation · 45 certified beds
Special Focus Facility Medicare doesn't rate this home: “This facility is not rated due to a history of serious quality issues and is included in the special focus facility program.” Special Focus Facilities get a full inspection at least every six months.
Good Samaritan-Liberal is a Special Focus Facility, so Medicare doesn't rate it. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 11 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Kansas average is 9.5). It was fined 4 times in the last three years, $94,784 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | Not available |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | Not available |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | Not available |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | Not available |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 24, 2026 found 11 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.June 24, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 24, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.June 24, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.June 24, 2026 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.June 24, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.June 24, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.June 24, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 24, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 24, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.June 24, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 24, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 22, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 14, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 24, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 24, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 24, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- 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.July 24, 2024 · F0742 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.July 24, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.July 24, 2024 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 28, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $16,350April 22, 2026
- Fine of $14,444May 14, 2025
- Fine of $47,613July 24, 2024
- Fine of $16,377March 28, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Kansas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.07 | 4.07 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.36 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.00 | 0.65 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.70 | 2.70 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 32.6% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 45 |
| Average residents per day | 36.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Southwest Medical Center SNF Liberal · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Wheatridge Park Care Center Liberal · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Stevens County Hospital LTCU DBA Pioneer Manor Hugoton · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Good Samaritan-Liberal on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.