Good Samaritan Society - Lakota
Lakota, ND · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 355104) · 38 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $74,283
Phone: (701) 247-2902 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society - Lakota has a CMS overall rating of 1 star, below the North Dakota state average of 3.2 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Good Samaritan Society - Lakota reports total nurse hours of 3.83 per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.7 percent.
Good Samaritan Society - Lakota has 2 federal fines on record totaling $74,283.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society - Lakota is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Lakota, Nelson County, North Dakota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 1, 1991. The facility is certified for 38 beds and has an average daily census of 34.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which falls below the North Dakota state average of 3.2 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.83 per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $74,283.00. There have been no payment denials on record.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars.
Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Dakota state average of 3.2 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.83 per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 44.7% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $74,283.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 38 beds and has an average daily census of 34.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 2, 3, and 1 star respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7012472902 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7012472902 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/355104?state=ND.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.