Good Samaritan Society - Albion
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate care for residents. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 12 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
The limited feedback suggests a history of compassionate care, but because there are no reviews from the last several years, you should prioritize an in-person tour. Ask management about current staffing ratios and recent turnover to ensure the quality of care has remained consistent since these reviews were posted.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
12 reviews on Google“Reviews for Good Samaritan Society - Albion are limited and dated, primarily reflecting positive sentiment from family members regarding the care of their loved ones. While the feedback is consistently favorable, the lack of recent reviews makes it difficult to assess the current quality of operations or staffing levels.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate care for residents
- High level of family confidence
- Positive environment for elderly care
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 13 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given your 5-star CMS health inspection rating, what specific protocols do you have in place to maintain such a high standard of care for our loved one?
- 2I noticed you have a 4-star staffing rating; could you share how your team manages daily coverage to ensure every resident receives the personal attention they need?
- 3With only one deficiency reported in the last year, could you walk us through how your team addressed that situation and what steps were taken to prevent it from recurring?
- 4Many families have shared how much they value the compassionate environment here; what are some of the most popular daily activities or social events that help residents feel connected and engaged?
- 5Since medical needs can change quickly, what is your protocol for handling urgent health changes or medical emergencies during the evening and weekend hours?
- 6It is clear that family confidence is a priority here; how do you typically keep us informed and involved in our loved one's care plan on a regular basis?
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Key Review Excerpts
“A wonderful care-giving place. I am confident that my dad will be comfortable and well cared for.”
“They treat my mother so well.”
“Great place!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
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
Good Samaritan Society - Albion shows a pattern of building safety and electrical system issues across all three surveys, with recurring problems in emergency power systems and accident hazard prevention appearing in multiple years. While all deficiencies were reportedly corrected, the persistence of similar safety concerns—particularly electrical systems maintenance and emergency preparedness—suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during visits.
Apr 3, 2025Routine6
Egress Deficiencies
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Apr 1, 2024Routine8
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Mar 21, 2023Routine9
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Good Samaritan Society - Albion
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Good Samaritan Society
92 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 4 of 88 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Sanford
Owner · Organization
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Fluit, Joel
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
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