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HomeNebraskaGood Samaritan Society - Syracuse

Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse

1622 Walnut Street, Syracuse, NE 684464022692251WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.7on Google(9 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
88
certified

How Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse Compares in Nebraska

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Nebraska. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
NE average
2.8/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
NE average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
NE average
3.2/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.34 hrs/day
NE average
3.98 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.48 hrs/day
NE average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
35.6%
NE average
48.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Nebraska average of 2.8/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Nebraska average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.34 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.98.
Reported RN time is 0.48 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
1
deficiency citation
Inspected Jan 9, 2024
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 16, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 4 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$8,365/mo
Nebraska median
Private Room
$9,429/mo
Nebraska median
Otoe County 65+
3,240
20.3% of county
County Population
15,995
Otoe County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Syracuse, Nebraska with 88 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
88
Avg Residents/Day
46.7
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 1, 1994
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Otoe
Last Inspection
Jan 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
25.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (9)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Jan 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Jan 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0923Potential for Harm

Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

Survey: Jan 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.32 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.55 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.48 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.34 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.79 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
35.6%
RN Turnover
66.7%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (28)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SANFORD5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2019
BROWN, GEORGECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
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
MCCAUSLAND, MAUREENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
MOLBERT, LAURISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
NORTH, ANDREWCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
SCHIEFFER, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
SHULKIN, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
TEIKEN, BRENTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
WENZEL, THOMASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
FLUIT, JOELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2022
GASSEN, WILLIAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
MIDDLETON, AIMEECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 27, 2022
OLSON, NICHOLASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 8, 2024
SCHEMA, NATHANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2019
MORRISON, TONYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
SHELL, STEPHENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 30, 2015
TEMPELMEYER, ZACHARIAHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2014
MORRISON, TONYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
SHELL, STEPHENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 30, 2015
TEMPELMEYER, ZACHARIAHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2014

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse and nearby alternatives.

All Nebraska facilities
Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse
Syracuse, NECurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc
Nebraska City, NE16.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Prestige Care Center of Nebraska City
Nebraska City, NE17.4 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $15,625
Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center
Lincoln, NE21.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Hillcrest Firethorn
Lincoln, NE22.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Nye Summit
Louisville, NE22.8 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $23,595
Gold Crest Retirement Center
Adams, NE22.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse
Syracuse, NE · Current facility
—4/54/54/5None recorded
The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc
Nebraska City, NE
16.9 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Prestige Care Center of Nebraska City
Nebraska City, NE
17.4 mi1/52/52/5$15,625
Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center
Lincoln, NE
21.5 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Hillcrest Firethorn
Lincoln, NE
22.5 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
Nye Summit
Louisville, NE
22.8 mi1/52/51/5$23,595
Gold Crest Retirement Center
Adams, NE
22.9 mi3/54/51/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Nebraska is $8,365/month for a semi-private room and $9,429/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse had any health inspection violations?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 16, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse provides 3.34 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours, 0.55 LPN hours, and 2.32 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 35.6%.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse have?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse has 88 certified beds with an average of 46.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 53% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Nebraska. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse?▾
On Google Maps, Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse has a rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 9 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

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