Good Samaritan Society - Larimore
On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.
based on 13 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.
- Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (18 vs median 4.0)
- High staff turnover (76%)
- High RN turnover (54%)
Bottom 25% in ND · Below recommended RN staffing · Significantly below average staffing · Very high staff turnover · Worst in GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY chain · $9,110 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS)
What this means for your family
While the facility historically provided excellent long-term care, recent reviews indicate a significant decline in quality, specifically regarding staffing levels and sanitation. We strongly recommend that families conduct an unannounced visit and specifically ask about current staffing ratios and the facility's plan for addressing recent complaints regarding resident response times.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
13 reviews analyzed“Good Samaritan Society - Larimore receives highly polarized feedback, with long-term residents' families praising the staff's dedication while more recent reviewers report severe issues with staffing levels and quality of care. Multiple recent reports highlight concerns regarding unsanitary conditions, slow response times to basic resident needs, and a lack of professional communication from administration.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Dedicated long-term care staff
- Faith-based environment
- Responsive communication reported by some families
Concerns
- Inadequate staffing levels leading to slow response times (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Poor treatment and support of staff members (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Unprofessional or apathetic administrative management (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the current staffing levels, what specific protocols are in place to ensure residents receive timely assistance when they press their call lights?
- 2I noticed the facility has a faith-based mission; how is this integrated into the daily activities and spiritual support provided to residents?
- 3With recent feedback regarding administrative responsiveness, what is the best way for family members to escalate concerns and receive timely updates on their loved one's care?
- 4What steps is the leadership team taking to improve staff retention and morale, and how does that impact the consistency of care for residents?
- 5In light of the recent CMS health inspection findings, what specific improvements have been implemented to enhance the overall cleanliness and environment of the facility?
- 6How does your nursing team coordinate with local medical providers to handle urgent health changes or emergencies for residents?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The most caring, professional, and concerned staff possible. My mother was a resident in the complex for 8 years (4 in assisted living , 4 in Nursing home).”
“I’ve heard multiple comments from residents there about the terrible staffing, slow response to resident needs (toileting, etc.) and a lack of communication from staff to both families and residents.”
“After learning about multiple unsafe and unsanitary conditions experienced by my father dating back until July of last year, and after personally experiencing the unprofessional nature of staff and apathetic nature of administration, we have decided to seek services elsewhere.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents with depression symptoms
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 32 complaints triggering inspections at this facility, revealing persistent problems with nursing staffing, medication management, and nutrition services across multiple years. The facility has struggled with providing adequate nursing coverage, preventing medication errors, and ensuring proper food service and meal timing. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the recurring nature of core care issues like staffing shortages and medication safety suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.
Nov 5, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Jul 9, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Feb 13, 2025Complaint16
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Feb 13, 2025Routine8
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Feb 1, 2024Complaint14
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
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 Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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 care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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.
Feb 1, 2024Routine8
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jul 9, 2025
$9,110
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Good Samaritan Society - Larimore
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Good Samaritan Society
89 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 75 of 88 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Sanford
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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