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.

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Last standard health inspection on record

December 11, 2025

Showing 1 to 7 of 7 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2022).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2022).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2022).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0226, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2022).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2022).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2022).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    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 October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.