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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Good Samaritan Society - Osceola

600 Center Drive, Osceola, NE 68651

Good Samaritan Society - Osceola, a 47-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Osceola, NE, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.47
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
16
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
285193
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
47
Residents
31
In Hospital
No
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Jan 29, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.47 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.70 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.93
CNA Hours
1.84
Total Nursing Hours
3.47 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
31.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Good Samaritan Society - Osceola

Good Samaritan Society - Osceola operates 47 certified beds in Osceola, NE with approximately 31 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 3★ · quality 2★).

The inspection file contains 16 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Reported nurse staffing runs 3.47 total hours per resident day (national average 3.89); RN hours specifically are 0.70 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Good Samaritan Society - Osceola falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 31.3%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (16 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 29, 2025 Tag: 0657

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 29, 2025 Tag: 0655

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 15, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 27, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Nov 15, 2023 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 27, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 15, 2023 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 27, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 15, 2023 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 27, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 15, 2023 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 27, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 15, 2023 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 27, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 30, 2023 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 21, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 13, 2022 Tag: 0909

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 13, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 13, 2022 Tag: 0886

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 13, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 13, 2022 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 13, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 13, 2022 Tag: 0742

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 13, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 13, 2022 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 13, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 13, 2022 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 13, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 13, 2022 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 13, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 15.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 2.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 9.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 19.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 28.4% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 8.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 7.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 96.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 14.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 97.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 20.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 41.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Good Samaritan Society - Osceola?
Good Samaritan Society - Osceola has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (2★).
What are the staffing levels at Good Samaritan Society - Osceola?
Good Samaritan Society - Osceola reports 3.47 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.70 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 31.3%.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Osceola have?
Good Samaritan Society - Osceola has 47 certified beds with approximately 31 residents. The facility is located at 600 Center Drive, Osceola, NE 68651.
Does Good Samaritan Society - Osceola have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Good Samaritan Society - Osceola has 16 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Osceola received any fines or penalties?
No, Good Samaritan Society - Osceola has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Good Samaritan Society - Osceola?
Good Samaritan Society - Osceola is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Good Samaritan Society - Osceola last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Good Samaritan Society - Osceola was on Jan 29, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Good Samaritan Society - Osceola?
Good Samaritan Society - Osceola is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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