Good Samaritan Society - Osceola
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise high star ratings from multiple reviewers. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 6 Google reviews

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While the facility has received high star ratings, there is no written feedback to provide insight into the daily experience or quality of care. Families should schedule an in-person tour and ask specific questions regarding staffing ratios and resident care protocols to make an informed decision.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
6 reviews on Google“The available reviews for Good Samaritan Society - Osceola consist entirely of star ratings without any written feedback. Consequently, there is no qualitative data available to assess the facility's care standards, staff performance, or environmental quality.”
Strengths
- High star ratings from multiple reviewers
- Consistent positive feedback from local guides
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 6 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility responds to some reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With your current staffing rating of 3 stars, how do you ensure that residents receive consistent, personalized attention throughout the day?
- 2I noticed the facility has had two state violations in the past year; could you share what steps have been taken to address those specific concerns and prevent them from recurring?
- 3Given the smaller capacity of 47 residents, how does this size influence the variety and frequency of daily activities offered to keep everyone engaged?
- 4What is your protocol for handling urgent medical needs or emergencies, especially during overnight hours when staffing levels may be different?
- 5I see that you engage with some feedback online; how do you use input from families to improve the quality of care and daily life for your residents?
- 6Since your health inspection rating is a 4 out of 5, what are the primary areas you are currently focusing on to maintain and improve your clinical care standards?
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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 · 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 who got a urinary tract infection
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
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 has recurring issues across safety systems and care planning, with one family filing a complaint about abuse prevention in 2023. The most common problems involve fire safety equipment and emergency systems, care planning and assessments, and infection control protocols. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the same safety and care planning issues have reappeared across multiple surveys, suggesting ongoing challenges in maintaining consistent standards.
Jan 29, 2025Routine9
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler 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.
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
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
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.
Nov 15, 2023Routine10
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
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
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Dec 13, 2022Routine15
Infection Control Deficiencies
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Environmental Deficiencies
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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 the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Good Samaritan Society - Osceola
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Good Samaritan Society
92 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 23 of 88
Ownership & Management
Owners
Sanford
Owner · Organization
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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