Good Samaritan Society - Lakota
Grade D — 62/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
38
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Total Fines
$74,283
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
SANFORD
100%
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
CAIN, JAMES
DYKHOUSE, DANA
ENGBRECHT, WESLEY
GASSEN, WILLIAM
GULSVIG, NEIL
HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE
LUNDEEN, MARK
MOLBERT, LAURIS
NORTH, ANDREW
SHULKIN, DAVID
TEIKEN, BRENT
VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIE
FLUIT, JOEL
GASSEN, WILLIAM
MIDDLETON, AIMEE
OLSON, NICHOLAS
ROGERS, MICHAEL
SCHEMA, NATHAN
BERG, JONATHON
HALVORSON, ANNA
MORRISON, TONY
Penalties & Fines (2)
| Date | Type | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2024 | Fine | — | $48,445 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Fine | — | $25,838 |
Health Inspection Deficiencies (26)
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental 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 appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for Good Samaritan Society - Lakota?
Good Samaritan Society - Lakota in LAKOTA, North Dakota has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 61.5 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for Good Samaritan Society - Lakota?
Good Samaritan Society - Lakota has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does Good Samaritan Society - Lakota have?
Good Samaritan Society - Lakota has 26 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Lakota been fined?
Yes. Good Samaritan Society - Lakota has $74,283 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 2 penalties.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Lakota have?
Good Samaritan Society - Lakota has 38 certified beds with approximately 33 current residents (87% occupancy). The facility is located at 608 4TH AVE SW, LAKOTA, North Dakota 58344. It is a non profit - corporation facility.
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