Good Samaritan Living Center
605 Hilltop Avenue · Franklinton, LA · 70438 · 9858396706
84 certified beds Non profit - Church related
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $168,630 |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 14, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 14, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 6, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 9, 2023 | Fine | $168,630 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195612 · certified since September 24, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.