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Good Samaritan Society - Lakota
608 4th Ave Sw, Lakota, ND 58344
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.
Good Samaritan Society - Lakota, in Lakota, North Dakota, is certified for 38 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Good Samaritan Society chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the North Dakota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 14, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 78.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 27.1.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $74K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the North Dakota median of 4.4; nursing staff turnover is 44.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Nelson Co. median | North Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 15 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 78.9 | 42.9 | 27.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44.7% | 51.2% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $74,283 | $36,855 | $9,030 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 72 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: North Dakota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 3 Jun 2025, 19 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×21 E ×5 F ×1 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 3 Jun 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 3 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 3 Jun 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 3 Jun 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 3 Jun 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 3 Jun 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 3 Jun 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 19 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 Aug 2024 |
| 19 Jun 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Jun 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Jun 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Jun 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Jun 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Jun 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Jun 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Jun 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Jun 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2024 | Fine | $48,445 | |
| 11 Oct 2023 | Fine | $25,838 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Dakota average. Turnover: nursing staff 44.7%, RNs 55.6%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | North Dakota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 32.0% | 19.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 4.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.6% | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 4.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 26.9% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 14.8% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.3% | 21.0% | 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: The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. Chain: Good Samaritan Society (92 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
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 Nelson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aneta Parkview Health Ctr | Aneta | 35 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11.4 | — | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Nelson County Health System Care Centerabuse icon | Mcville | 35 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 42.9 | $37K | 29 Apr 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Nelson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Good Samaritan Society - Lakota been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The North Dakota median is 13 per facility.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Lakota been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $74K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Good Samaritan Society - Lakota compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a North Dakota median of 4.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Good Samaritan Society - Lakota?
It is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sanford and The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Good Samaritan Society - Lakota last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 3 Jun 2025.
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.