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Good Samaritan Society - Osceola

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise high star ratings from multiple reviewers. Still worth an in-person visit.

600 Center Drive, Osceola, NE 6865147 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 6 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

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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2345.02013(1)4.02017(1)5.02018(2)5.02019(1)5.02026(1)

Distribution · 6 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

33%response rate

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?

Personalized based on this facility's data

Source: 6 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.59hrs
79%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.36hrs
82%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
37%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both 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

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.8%
US
15.5%
NE
20.8%
Polk
11.0%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
6.9%
US
12.1%
NE
4.3%
Polk
3.3%

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

🦠

Residents who got a urinary tract infection

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
6.1%
US
1.6%
NE
3.0%
Polk
1.3%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.7%
Better than Avg
Here
16.7%
US
19.5%
NE
19.3%
Polk
21.2%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
23.3%
US
19.4%
NE
26.3%
Polk
19.7%
🩹

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.0%
Better than Avg
Here
1.0%
US
4.9%
NE
4.2%
Polk
4.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility39.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
39.7%
US
81.8%
NE
80.5%
Polk
90.9%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
NE
2.3%
Polk
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

2deficiencies
Well below state avg (6.7)

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, 2025Routine
9
0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

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

0223Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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, 2023Routine
10
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.

0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Dec 13, 2022Routine
15
0886Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0909Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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.

0742Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Good Samaritan Society - Osceola

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Good Samaritan Society

Chain Size

92 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 23 of 88

Ownership & Management

Owners

Sanford

Owner · Organization

100%

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

Owner (parent company) · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Jameson, BrentContracted Managing EmployeeTriplett, EmilyW-2 Managing EmployeeCain, JamesOfficer / DirectorDykhouse, DanaOfficer / DirectorEngbrecht, WesleyOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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