GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ATWOOD

The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from October through December 2010. During this period, the most common type of service provided was "Medium Rehabilitation". To get a better idea of the types of services that are commonly performed, compare the "Percent of Service Days" column below. These services are based on submitted claims to Medicare and do not provide a complete overview of all the services provided by Good Samaritan Society - Atwood. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

High Rehabilitation

Medium Rehabilitation

Reduced Physical Function

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for Kansas are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 06/02/2010.

Environmental

Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 06/02/2010 Correction Date: 07/02/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 06/02/2010 Correction Date: 07/02/2010
Make Sure There is a Program to Prevent/Deal with Mice, Insects, or Other Pests. Inspection Date: 06/02/2010 Correction Date: 07/02/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 06/02/2010 Correction Date: 07/02/2010

Pharmacy Service

1) Make Sure That Residents Who Take Drugs Are Not Given Too Many Doses or for Too Long; 2) Make Sure That the Use of Drugs is Carefully Watched; or 3) Stop or Change Drugs That Cause Unwanted Effects. Inspection Date: 06/02/2010 Correction Date: 07/02/2010
At Least Once a Month, Have a Licensed Pharmacist Check the Drugs That Each Resident Takes. Inspection Date: 06/02/2010 Correction Date: 07/02/2010
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products. Inspection Date: 06/02/2010 Correction Date: 07/02/2010

Quality Care

Make Sure That Residents Receive Treatment/Services to Continue to Be Able to Care for Themselves, Unless a Change is Unavoidable. Inspection Date: 03/21/2008 Correction Date: 04/19/2008
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores. Inspection Date: 03/21/2008 Correction Date: 04/19/2008
Make Sure That Residents with Reduced Range of Motion Get Proper Treatment and Services to Increase Range of Motion. Inspection Date: 03/21/2008 Correction Date: 04/19/2008
Give Proper Treatment to Residents with Feeding Tubes to Prevent Problems (Such As Aspiration Pneumonia, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Dehydration, Metabolic Abnormalities, Nasal-Pharyngeal Ulcers) and Help Restore Eating Skills, if Possible. Inspection Date: 03/21/2008 Correction Date: 04/19/2008
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene. Inspection Date: 06/02/2010 Correction Date: 07/02/2010
Make Sure That Each Resident's Nutritional Needs Were Met. Inspection Date: 06/02/2010 Correction Date: 07/02/2010
Give Each Resident Enough Fluids to Keep Them Healthy and Prevent Dehydration. Inspection Date: 06/02/2010 Correction Date: 07/02/2010

Resident Assessment

Do a New Assessment After Any Major Change in a Resident's Physical or Mental Health. Inspection Date: 03/21/2008 Correction Date: 04/19/2008
Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them. Inspection Date: 03/21/2008 Correction Date: 04/19/2008
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 06/02/2010 Correction Date: 07/02/2010
1) Develop a Complete Care Plan Within 7 Days of Each Resident's Admission; 2) Prepare a Care Plan with the Care Team, Including the Primary Nurse, Doctor, Resident or Resident's Family or Representative; or 3) Check and Update the Care Plan. Inspection Date: 06/02/2010 Correction Date: 07/02/2010

Resident Rights

Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident. Inspection Date: 03/21/2008 Correction Date: 04/19/2008

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that Good Samaritan Society - Atwood had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 03/08/2010.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 03/10/2009 Correction Date: 04/08/2009

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 03/10/2009 Correction Date: 04/08/2009

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 03/10/2009 Correction Date: 04/08/2009

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions. Inspection Date: 02/21/2008 Correction Date: 03/21/2008
Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions. Inspection Date: 03/10/2009 Correction Date: 04/08/2009

Exits and Egress

Corridors or Aisles That Are Unobstructed and Are at Least 8 Feet in Width. Inspection Date: 03/10/2009 Correction Date: 04/08/2009

Furnishings and Decorations

Restrictions on the Use of Flammable Curtains. Inspection Date: 02/21/2008 Correction Date: 03/21/2008
Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times. Inspection Date: 03/08/2010 Correction Date: 03/08/2010