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Good Samaritan Living Center
605 Hilltop Avenue, Franklinton, LA 70438
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 84 beds, Good Samaritan Living Center serves Franklinton in Washington County, Louisiana and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2004.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Louisiana median of 2; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 3, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 16.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 18.8.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $169K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Louisiana median of 3.6.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Washington Co. median | Louisiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 14 | 25 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.7 | 17.2 | 18.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 48.9% | 47.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $168,630 | $168,630 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 265 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Louisiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 13 May 2026, 14 May 2025.
Severity mix: J ×3 D ×6 E ×4 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 13 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 13 May 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 13 May 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0801 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | J | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | J | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 2023 | Fine | $168,630 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Louisiana average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Louisiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 20.3% | 17.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.5% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 5.1% | 2.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 26.1% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.9% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.2% | 21.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Home Away From Home, Inc..
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Away From Home, Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/02/2001 |
| Home Away From Home, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/02/2001 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Washington County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resthaven Living Center | Bogalusa | 145 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 17.2 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Fair City Health and Rehab | Franklinton | 121 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 20.7 | $199K | 18 Mar 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Washington County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Good Samaritan Living Center been cited for?
14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Louisiana median is 21 per facility.
Has Good Samaritan Living Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $169K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Good Samaritan Living Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Louisiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Good Samaritan Living Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Home Away From Home, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Good Samaritan Living Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 13 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.