All citations for Good Samaritan - Ellsworth

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

May 21, 2026

Showing 1 to 12 of 12 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
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 May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
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 May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0500, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.

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.