Good Samaritan Living Center
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based on 37 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
Bottom 25% in LA · Critically understaffed (RN) · Above average staffing · $168,630 in fines
What this means for your family
The facility is highly regarded for its compassionate and professional nursing staff, making it a strong choice for those prioritizing quality of care. However, families should be aware of potential delays in visitor access and the need for facility updates; we recommend visiting during off-hours to gauge responsiveness for yourself.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
37 reviews on Google“Good Samaritan Living Center receives generally positive feedback from families who appreciate the caring and professional nature of the nursing staff. However, some visitors have reported issues with facility maintenance and responsiveness, specifically noting long wait times for entry and a need for interior updates.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Caring and professional nursing staff
- Clean facility environment
- Friendly atmosphere
- Well-groomed residents
Concerns
- Slow responsiveness to visitors at the door (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Outdated interior facilities (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 39 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the facility has a cozy, established feel; what plans, if any, do you have for updating or refreshing the interior spaces in the near future?
- 2Since staffing levels are a top priority for our family, could you walk us through how your team manages daily care coverage to ensure residents receive timely attention?
- 3We read some great feedback about how well-groomed and cared for the residents are; what specific activities or social programs are currently the most popular among the residents?
- 4Sometimes visitors have mentioned difficulty getting into the building during off-hours; what is the best way for family members to ensure they can enter and exit smoothly during their visits?
- 5Given the recent health inspection reports, what specific steps is the leadership team taking to improve those metrics and ensure the highest standard of safety for residents?
- 6How does your nursing staff coordinate with outside specialists or handle urgent medical needs if a resident experiences a sudden change in health?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My Dad has pasted away and if I need a nursing home this is a very good place. Before my Dad passed on the staff sang gospel songs to welcome him into the other side. That's being perfect and very clean.”
“Very clean, staff professional and my Grandmother was happy! I would have given 4.5 Stars but some of the Admin staff walked by several times and didn't greet us.”
“This nursing home is in dire need of interior updating. Moreover, my husband and I stood outside for 20 minutes, waiting for someone to answer the call bell to visit a relative.”
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents who got a urinary tract infection
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed complaints triggering four deficiencies, including serious concerns about abuse protection and resident notification requirements. The facility shows recurring problems with nutrition and dietary services, resident assessment and care planning, and resident rights protections. Most deficiencies have been corrected, though one recent complaint regarding resident assessment remains under a correction plan, suggesting ongoing oversight may be needed.
Jan 7, 2026Complaint1
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
May 14, 2025Routine3
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Apr 11, 2024Routine5
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Nov 9, 2023Complaint3
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Apr 6, 2023Routine2
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Nov 9, 2023
$168,630
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Good Samaritan Living Center
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Home Away From Home, INC.
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
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Google Reviews
37 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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