Good Samaritan Center

Good Samaritan Center earned an overall 5-star rating from CMS, which is the highest possible score and puts it in the top tier of nursing facilities nationwide. That overall rating is built from three separate scores, and this facility's strong performance in health inspections and staffing is what drives it to the top, even with a more middle-of-the-road quality measures score. On health inspections, the facility received 4 out of 5 stars, meaning state inspectors found fewer or less serious problems than most facilities. That's a good sign that the day-to-day environment is safe and well-managed. The staffing score of 5 out of 5 stars is particularly reassuring for families, because it means residents are getting more hands-on time with nurses than the average facility, which often translates to faster responses to needs and more attentive care overall. The one area worth a closer look is the quality measures rating, which sits at 3 out of 5 stars, meaning average. This score is based on 15 clinical indicators like fall rates, pressure ulcers, and how well residents maintain physical function. Average isn't a red flag, but it does suggest this might be a good topic to raise directly with the facility. Ask them which specific measures bring that score down and what they're doing about it. Overall, though, a 5-star composite with this kind of staffing strength is a meaningful indicator that Good Samaritan Center is providing a level of care that many families will feel confident in.