Good Samaritan Society - Lakota

608 4TH AVE SW
LAKOTA ND 58344
Phone: 7012472902

Non profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
1/5
Much below average
Overall rating1/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality measures1/5
Long-stay quality1/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated
  • Overall rating vs. the North Dakota average: 2.2 star lower (3.2), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Lakota average: level with the average (1.0)

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds38
Average residents per day34.9
Occupancy92%
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
ChainGOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY (92 facilities)
CountyNelson
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1991-04-01
CMS certification number (CCN)355104
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle10

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.90
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.83
Registered nurse turnover55.6%
Total nursing staff turnover44.7%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)2
Fines (total value)$74,283
Payment denials0
Total penalties2
This facility has $74,283 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is Good Samaritan Society - Lakota highly rated?

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 3, and quality measures 1.

How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Lakota have?

CMS certifies 38 beds; the facility reports an average of 34.9 residents per day (about 92% occupancy).

Does Good Samaritan Society - Lakota have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $74,283 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has Good Samaritan Society - Lakota been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.