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Good Samaritan Society - Valley Vista
2011 Grandview Drive, Wamego, KS 66547
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Good Samaritan Society - Valley Vista Description
The Good Samaritan Society is committed to providing an unprecedented level of quality service, compassionate care and range of amenities to ensure our residents enjoy a care-free, fulfilling lifestyle that is tailored to their needs.
Located in beautiful Wamego, our retirement apartments provide the privacy of living in your own home while having the option of additional services to make living a little easier. Relax on the deck and enjoy the view of the countryside while listening to the birds. You may find that you will have more time to focus on the things you enjoy and that truly matter.
Our friendly, professional staff is dedicated to enhancing your life, bringing you joy and creating opportunities that care for your whole person - body, mind and spirit.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Review Summary:
- A visitor reported witnessing care plans being disregarded, inappropriate food served to diabetics, and residents in distress. They recounted a specific incident where a resident had not been bathed for a week until they intervened.
- Another review praised the facility for its caring staff, excellent food, and great communication with families. They highlighted the management's responsiveness and weekly updates, especially regarding COVID-19, expressing complete satisfaction after a year with no complaints.
- An individual with experience in nursing facilities commended the hard work and dedication of the staff, noting the calming atmosphere and the respect shown to residents. They recommended the facility for both potential employees and those looking for a place for their loved ones.
- One review simply stated the facility has excellent staffing and is very clean.
- A family member shared that their mother lives in the facility and praised the kindness of the staff towards both residents and their families.
- Another family member expressed gratitude for the great care provided to their father, thanking the staff for their efforts.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: March 1, 1996
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 45
Total current residents: 43
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 2
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $25522
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-20 | 2022-10-22 | F | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2022-09-20 | 2022-10-22 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2022-09-20 | 2022-10-22 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-09-20 | 2022-10-22 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. |
| 2022-09-20 | 2022-10-22 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-09-20 | 2022-10-22 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2022-09-20 | 2022-10-22 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-09-20 | 2022-10-22 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2022-09-20 | 2022-10-22 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2022-09-20 | 2022-10-22 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2022-09-20 | 2022-10-22 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2022-09-20 | 2022-10-22 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-10 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-10 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-10 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-10 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-10 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-10 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-10 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-10 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-10 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-10 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-10 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-10 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-07-23 | 2019-09-09 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2019-07-23 | 2019-09-09 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. |
| 2019-07-23 | 2019-09-09 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. |
| 2019-07-23 | 2019-09-09 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. |
| 2019-07-23 | 2019-09-09 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. |
| 2019-07-23 | 2019-09-09 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. |
| 2019-07-23 | 2019-09-09 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. |
| 2019-07-23 | 2019-09-09 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2019-07-23 | 2019-09-09 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2019-07-23 | 2019-09-09 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2019-07-23 | 2019-09-09 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-07-23 | 2019-09-09 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2019-07-23 | 2019-09-09 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. |
| 2019-07-23 | 2019-09-09 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2019-07-23 | 2019-09-09 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-07-23 | 2019-09-09 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-10 | 2022-09-02 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2022-08-10 | 2022-09-02 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-08-10 | 2022-09-02 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2022-08-10 | 2022-09-02 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2022-08-10 | 2022-09-02 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| 2022-08-10 | 2022-09-02 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2022-08-10 | 2022-09-02 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2021-10-04 | 2021-10-25 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2021-10-04 | 2021-10-25 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-06-02 | 2021-07-02 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2021-06-02 | 2021-07-02 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. |
| 2021-06-02 | 2021-07-02 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2021-06-02 | 2021-07-02 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| 2021-06-02 | 2021-07-02 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2021-06-02 | 2021-07-02 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2021-06-02 | 2021-07-02 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. |
| 2021-06-02 | 2021-07-02 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2021-03-23 | 2021-03-28 | J | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-07-18 | 2019-08-21 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| 2019-07-18 | 2019-08-21 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2019-07-18 | 2019-08-21 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| 2019-07-18 | 2019-08-21 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2019-07-18 | 2019-08-21 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-10-18 | $63,531 |
| 2021-03-23 | $7,615 |
| 2022-08-10 | $17,908 |
| 2022-08-10 | $27,550 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Manhattan which is 13.6 miles away and has a population of 56,308 (large town).
- The average income is $75,221, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 81
- Low Temperature: 31
- Average Temperature: 57.5
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 126 days of rain, 20 days of snow and 217 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year
- The crime rate is 0.12 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.06 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 0.06 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.0 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.82 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Heartland Foods
0.7 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
12.7 miles awayALDI
12.7 miles awayDillons
12.7 miles awayHy-Vee
13.0 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Hy-Vee / Walgreens E
13.0 miles awayDiscovery Center
13.1 miles awayHy-Vee / Walgreens W
13.1 miles away4th & Osage
13.1 miles awayDowntown
13.1 miles awayBanks
Kaw Valley State Bank
0.4 miles awayBank of the Flint Hills
11.4 miles awayKstate Credit Union Main Branch
12.3 miles awayESB Financial
12.7 miles awayCentral National Bank
12.8 miles awayHospitals
Wamego Health Center
0.0 miles awayBlue River Family Medicine
10.8 miles awaySaint Marys Health Center
13.9 miles awayManhattan Surgical Hospital
15.0 miles awayVia Christi Hospital
15.0 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
13.0 miles awayHoffman's Pharmacy
14.0 miles awayDunne's Pharmacy
15.0 miles awayHealth Mart
16.1 miles awayDentists
Manhattan Dental
15.4 miles awayTindall Orthodontics
15.4 miles awayE. Hamrick Swan Family Dentistry
15.9 miles awayRichard Woodard D.D.S., P.A.
16.0 miles awayManhattan Oral Surgery and Implant Center
17.3 miles awayParks
Wamego City Park
0.9 miles awayWamego Recreation Complex
1.0 miles awayMount Mitchell Heritage Prairie Park
3.9 miles awayGreen Valley Community Center Park
10.3 miles awayPottawatomie State Fishing Lake Number Two
11.0 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Beecher Bible and Rifle Church
4.4 miles awayShopping
Manhattan Town Center
12.9 miles awayCulture
Manhattan Arts Center
14.1 miles awaySeth Childs Theatres
15.4 miles awayRestaurants
Imperial Palace
0.5 miles awayPizza Hut
0.6 miles awayTotos Tacoz
0.8 miles awayFriendship House
0.9 miles awayCottage Inn
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