Good Samaritan Society - Lakota
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
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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)
- Above-median deficiencies (7 vs median 4.0)
- High staff turnover (56%)
- High RN turnover (54%)
Bottom 25% in ND · Meets national RN staffing standard · Worst in GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY chain · $74,283 in fines
What this means for your family
Families considering this facility will find a consistent reputation for friendly and attentive staff. Because the available reviews are brief and dated, we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe current daily operations and staff-to-resident interactions firsthand.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
11 reviews analyzed“Good Samaritan Society - Lakota receives positive feedback for its friendly and wonderful staff members. Reviewers consistently describe the facility as a good nursing home that provides quality care to its residents.”
Quality Themes
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- Friendly, wonderful nursing staff
- Quality resident care
- Positive overall facility reputation
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the facility's intimate size of 38 residents, how do you foster a close-knit community atmosphere for new arrivals?
- 2I noticed the facility has had some recent health inspection findings; what specific steps are you taking to address those areas and ensure consistent quality of care?
- 3With your staffing rating being a core strength, how do you ensure that the nursing team maintains that personal, friendly connection with residents throughout their daily routines?
- 4Since the facility is smaller, what does the daily activity calendar look like to keep residents engaged and socially connected?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for coordinating care with local hospitals or specialists?
- 6How do you keep families informed and involved in the care planning process, especially when addressing any identified areas for improvement?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Great care for their residents. The staff is wonderful.”
“Good nursing home”
“Friendly staff”
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 whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents on antipsychotic medication
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 multiple complaints against this facility, triggering over half of the 38 total deficiencies found across five surveys. The most recurring problems involve pressure ulcer care, medication management, and resident assessment accuracy. While the facility has corrected each cited deficiency, the pattern of repeated issues in basic care areas and the high volume of family-initiated complaints suggest ongoing care quality concerns that warrant careful consideration during any visit.
Jun 3, 2025Routine10
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Jan 8, 2025Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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.
Jun 19, 2024Complaint12
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jun 19, 2024Routine5
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Oct 11, 2023Complaint2
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
May 25, 2023Complaint4
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jun 19, 2024
$48,445
Fine
Oct 11, 2023
$25,838
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Good Samaritan Society - Lakota
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Good Samaritan Society
89 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 83 of 88 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Sanford
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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