Good Samaritan Society Howard
Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.
based on 5 Google reviews
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There is currently no qualitative data available to evaluate this facility, as all existing reviews consist only of star ratings. We recommend scheduling an in-person tour and requesting recent state inspection reports to make an informed decision.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
5 reviews on Google“The reviews for Good Samaritan Society Howard provide no qualitative feedback or descriptive details to evaluate the facility's operations. Because all five available reviews consist only of star ratings without written comments, it is impossible to assess the quality of care, staff performance, or facility environment.”
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given your 5-star health inspection rating, what specific protocols do you have in place to maintain such high standards of care for our 45 residents?
- 2With a smaller community capacity of 45, how does your team foster a close-knit, family-like environment for residents on a daily basis?
- 3Could you walk me through the typical daily activity schedule and how you tailor these programs to the personal interests of each resident?
- 4I noticed there was a recent state violation; could you explain what happened and what steps the facility has taken to ensure it doesn't recur?
- 5How do you ensure consistent communication with families regarding medical updates or changes in a resident's health status?
- 6What is your protocol for handling medical emergencies, and how do you coordinate with local hospitals when a higher level of care is needed?
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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 · 16 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents who lost too much weight
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
This facility shows recurring issues with fire safety building requirements, particularly door installations and exit accessibility that have persisted uncorrected across all three surveys from 2022-2025. While most deficiencies involve building safety rather than direct care, a recent 2025 citation for inadequate treatment and care according to resident preferences raises quality concerns. The facility has corrected some issues but key structural problems remain without correction plans.
Jan 30, 2025Routine3
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Egress Deficiencies
Install resident room doors of proper design and width.
Egress Deficiencies
Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
Sep 28, 2023Routine5
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Egress Deficiencies
Install resident room doors of proper design and width.
Egress Deficiencies
Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Aug 25, 2022Routine4
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Egress Deficiencies
Install resident room doors of proper design and width.
Egress Deficiencies
Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Good Samaritan Society Howard
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Good Samaritan Society
92 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 2 of 88 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Sanford
Owner · Organization
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
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