All citations for Good Samaritan - Ellis
State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.
Last standard health inspection on record
December 11, 2025
Showing 1 to 21 of 21 citations
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2022).
Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.