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HomeNorth DakotaGood Samaritan Society - Lakota

Good Samaritan Society - Lakota

608 4th Ave Sw, Lakota, ND 583447012472902
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
38
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $74,283

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 38 certified beds with an average of 33.6 residents per day (88% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 7 deficiencies (inspected Jun 3, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $74,283 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.59 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 55.8% (high)

• Part of the Good Samaritan Society chain (90 facilities)

Good Samaritan Society - Lakota is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lakota, North Dakota with 38 certified beds. It has been operating since 1991. The facility scored below average compared to North Dakota facilities.

Beds
38
Avg Residents/Day
33.6
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 1, 1991
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Nelson
Last Inspection
Jun 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
72.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (27)

F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jun 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Jun 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Jun 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Jun 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Jun 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jun 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jun 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0921Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Oct 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 25, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: May 25, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: May 25, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 25, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 25, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$74,283
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineOct 11, 2023
$25,838
FineJun 19, 2024
$48,445

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.43 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.17 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.00 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.59 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.86 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
55.8%
RN Turnover
54.5%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (23)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SANFORD5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2019
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2019
CAIN, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
DYKHOUSE, DANACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
ENGBRECHT, WESLEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
GASSEN, WILLIAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
GULSVIG, NEILCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
LUNDEEN, MARKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
MOLBERT, LAURISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
NORTH, ANDREWCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
SHULKIN, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
TEIKEN, BRENTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
FLUIT, JOELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2022
GASSEN, WILLIAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
MIDDLETON, AIMEECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 27, 2022
OLSON, NICHOLASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 8, 2024
ROGERS, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 13, 2022
SCHEMA, NATHANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
BERG, JONATHONCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
HALVORSON, ANNAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 2, 2015
MORRISON, TONYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Good Samaritan Society - Lakota?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Lakota has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Lakota had any health inspection violations?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Lakota had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 3, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $74,283 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Good Samaritan Society - Lakota?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Lakota provides 3.59 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.00 RN hours, 0.17 LPN hours, and 2.43 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 55.8%.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Lakota have?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Lakota has 38 certified beds with an average of 33.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 88% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain.

Part of Good Samaritan Society

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