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Good Samaritan Society - Hastings Village

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

926 East E Street, Hastings, NE 68901108 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 27 Google reviews

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2/ 10
low Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)

Below average in NE · Below recommended RN staffing · Below chain average · $39,704 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its clean environment and professional management team, making it a strong candidate for independent living or short-term rehab. However, families should clarify current policies regarding guest participation in activities, as recent changes have caused some friction among long-term residents.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

27 reviews on Google
Good Samaritan Society - Hastings Village receives high praise for its independent living and rehab services, with residents and families frequently commending the clean facilities, well-maintained grounds, and helpful management team. However, some residents have expressed frustration regarding changes to activity policies and perceived inconsistencies in administrative rules. Overall, the community is viewed as a welcoming and social environment for seniors.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff9.0Clean9.0Activities7.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms6.0Value8.0

Strengths

  • Clean, well-maintained grounds and facilities
  • Professional and compassionate management team
  • Active social community and activity center
  • High-quality short-term rehab services

Concerns

  • Changes to activity policies and fees for guests (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2344.0'17(3)5.01.0'21(1)1.05.0'23(1)5.03.0'25(2)5.0'26(7)

Distribution · 28 analyzed

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4
0
3
0
2
1
1
3

How They Respond to Reviews

33%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With your strong staffing rating, how do you ensure that the compassionate care mentioned by families is consistently maintained across all shifts?
  • 2I noticed your facility has a very active social calendar; could you clarify the current policy regarding guest participation and any associated fees for family members joining in?
  • 3Given the recent focus on health inspection standards, what specific steps is the leadership team taking to improve those metrics while maintaining the clean, well-maintained environment residents enjoy?
  • 4How does your nursing team coordinate with local medical providers to handle urgent care needs or emergencies for residents requiring a higher level of oversight?
  • 5I see that your management team is active in responding to feedback; how do you typically incorporate suggestions from families into the daily operations of the facility?
  • 6Beyond the scheduled activities, what opportunities are there for residents to engage with the broader Hastings community or enjoy the outdoor grounds?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

My father lived at Good Samaritan Independent Living, and our experience was very positive. Chuck was kind, professional, and very understanding.

Independent living family member · 2026★★★★★

My stay at start stay rehab was very positive. I couldn’t get over all the nursing staff from the CNSa to the RNd. We superb! They truly cared how I, as a patient was doing on any given day.

Rehab patient · 2020★★★★★

Great place to live! Considering the expense of owning a home (taxes, insurance, upkeep, utilities) I think it's very affordable.

Resident · 2023★★★★★
Source: 27 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.85hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.81hrs
93%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
43%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
44%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total 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

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.0%
Better than Avg
Here
6.0%
US
15.5%
NE
20.8%
Adams
18.3%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.9%
US
14.4%
NE
19.5%
Adams
17.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
NE
4.3%
Adams
9.4%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.1%
US
15.3%
NE
19.1%
Adams
18.2%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.5%
Better than Avg
Here
18.5%
US
19.4%
NE
26.3%
Adams
24.3%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.3%
Better than Avg
Here
99.3%
US
93.4%
NE
92.9%
Adams
91.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility65.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
65.7%
US
81.8%
NE
80.5%
Adams
74.3%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility77.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
77.8%
US
79.8%
NE
75.9%
Adams
71.3%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.1%
Better than Avg
Here
1.1%
US
1.6%
NE
2.3%
Adams
1.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

4deficiencies
2penalties
Near state avg (6.7)
2 complaint-triggered
$39,704 in fines

Good Samaritan Society - Hastings Village has 29 deficiencies across four surveys, with one complaint-triggered issue regarding nursing staffing that families reported. The facility shows recurring problems with infection control, resident rights, and safety hazards that have persisted across multiple years (2023-2025). While all violations have correction dates, the pattern of repeated issues in core care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration.

Feb 5, 2026Complaint
2
0354Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

0374Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Mar 6, 2025Routine
6
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0850Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0561Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Feb 29, 2024Routine
7
0678Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

0321Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Feb 7, 2023Routine
15
0689Immediate jeopardy · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0697Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0865Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0881Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0886Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0655Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0754Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

0557Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

0561Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0790Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Mar 6, 2025

$22,903

Fine

Feb 29, 2024

$16,801

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Good Samaritan Society - Hastings Village

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Good Samaritan Society

Chain Size

92 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 62 of 88

Ownership & Management

Owners

Sanford

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Brown, GeorgeOfficer / DirectorDykhouse, DanaOfficer / DirectorEngbrecht, WesleyOfficer / DirectorGassen, WilliamOfficer / DirectorGulsvig, NeilOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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