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Composite Quality Score

Comprehensive rating based on CMS data, staffing, quality measures, and compliance

B
Grade
55
Score
CMS Ratings
7.3/22
Staffing Quality
13.7/20
Quality Measures
0.0/22
Compliance
18.0/18
Safety
13.0/13
Availability
6.0/10

Current Availability Estimate

Occupancy Rate91.8%
38
Total Beds
35
Occupied
3
Available

Basic Information

Address:

608 4TH AVE SW

LAKOTA, ND 58344

Number of Beds:

38

Estimated Occupancy:

92% (~3 available)

Chain:

GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY

Quality Ratings

Overall Rating:1/5 Stars
Health Inspection:2/5 Stars
Staffing Rating:3/5 Stars
Quality Measures:1/5 Stars

Safety Information

Abuse Issues:No Issues Reported
Special Focus:Not Under Special Focus

Additional Information

CMS Certification Number:

355104

Provider Type:

Medicare and Medicaid

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Staffing Metrics

Higher staffing hours generally indicate better care quality. Lower turnover indicates more experienced, stable staff.

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours

Per resident per day

Above Average

This Facility

1.06

hours

National Avg

0.64

hours

Total Nursing Staff Hours

RN + LPN + Nurse Aides per resident per day

Average

This Facility

3.83

hours

National Avg

3.89

hours

Breakdown:

RN: 1.06hLPN: 0.17hAide: 2.59h

Staff Turnover Rate

Annual nursing staff turnover

Average

This Facility

44.7%

National Avg

46.6%

RN Turnover: 55.6%

Understanding Staffing Metrics

Staffing hours: Higher hours generally mean more staff attention per resident. Federal minimum is 3.5 total hours per resident per day, but quality facilities often exceed 4+ hours.

Turnover: High turnover (>50%) can indicate staffing issues and affect care continuity. Lower turnover means more experienced staff familiar with residents' needs.

Detailed Quality Measures

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Health Inspections & Deficiencies

Total Deficiencies

54

Inspections

6

High

6

Jan 8, 2025 - Health Survey

4 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Feb 21, 2025From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0690

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.

Corrected: Feb 21, 2025From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0690

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.

Corrected: Feb 21, 2025From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Feb 21, 2025From Complaint

Jun 19, 2024 - Health Survey

22 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Jul 25, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0693

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.

Corrected: Jul 25, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected: Jul 25, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected: Jul 25, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected: Jul 25, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected: Jul 25, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0921

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected: Jul 25, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Jul 25, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0580

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.

Corrected: Jul 25, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected: Jul 25, 2024From Complaint
High - Widespread PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: Aug 14, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0580

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.

Corrected: Jul 25, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected: Jul 25, 2024From Complaint
High - Widespread PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: Aug 14, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Jul 25, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0693

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.

Corrected: Jul 25, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected: Jul 25, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected: Jul 25, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected: Jul 25, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected: Jul 25, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Jul 25, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0921

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected: Jul 25, 2024From Complaint

Oct 11, 2023 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

High - Widespread PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Oct 31, 2023From Complaint
High - Widespread PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Oct 31, 2023From Complaint

May 25, 2023 - Health Survey

10 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected: Jun 29, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0657

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.

Corrected: Jun 29, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: Jun 29, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0761

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.

Corrected: Jun 29, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Jun 29, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Jun 29, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0657

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.

Corrected: Jun 29, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: Jun 29, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0761

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.

Corrected: Jun 29, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected: Jun 29, 2023From Complaint

Nov 7, 2022 - Health Survey

4 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0580

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.

Corrected: Dec 9, 2022From Complaint
High - Widespread PatternTag F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected: Dec 9, 2022From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0580

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.

Corrected: Dec 9, 2022From Complaint
High - Widespread PatternTag F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected: Dec 9, 2022From Complaint

Feb 17, 2022 - Health Survey

12 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected: Mar 24, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0919

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected: Mar 24, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Mar 24, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Mar 24, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0727

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.

Corrected: Mar 24, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected: Mar 24, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected: Mar 24, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0919

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected: Mar 24, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Mar 24, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Mar 24, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0727

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.

Corrected: Mar 24, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected: Mar 24, 2022

Understanding Deficiencies

Deficiencies are violations of federal health and safety standards identified during CMS inspections. They are categorized by scope (isolated, pattern, or widespread) and severity (potential for harm vs. actual harm).

Critical deficiencies involve actual harm to residents and should be carefully considered. Facilities typically have opportunities to correct deficiencies and implement preventive measures.

Understanding deficiencies: Not all deficiencies indicate poor care. Learn how to interpret health inspection results and identify serious warning signs. Read our guide on warning signs →

Penalties & Enforcement

2 penalties in the past 3 years

Total fines: $74,283

FineJune 19, 2024

$48,445

Data processed: August 1, 2026

FineOctober 11, 2023

$25,838

Data processed: August 1, 2026

About Penalties: This data comes from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and shows fines and payment denials issued for health and safety violations. Penalties indicate serious deficiencies that required enforcement action.

Key Highlights

👨‍⚕
Above Average RN Staffing
1.06 RN hours per resident/day (national avg: 0.64)
Low Staff Turnover
44.7% (national avg: 46.6%)
🏢
Part of Healthcare Chain
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quality rating for Good Samaritan Society - Lakota?

Good Samaritan Society - Lakota has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures reported by Medicare.

How many beds does this facility have?

Good Samaritan Society - Lakota has 38 certified beds. The facility averages 35 residents per day, with an occupancy rate of approximately 92%.

What type of ownership does this facility have?

This facility is non profit - corporation owned. It is part of the GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY network.

How can I contact Good Samaritan Society - Lakota?

You can call Good Samaritan Society - Lakota at (701)247-2902. The facility is located at 608 4TH AVE SW, LAKOTA, ND 58344.

What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?

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