Good Samaritan Society Augusta Place a Prospera Co

301 Lorrain Drive · Bismarck, ND · 58503 · 7012551084

48 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Good Samaritan Society

  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 77
Serious harm & abuse 20% 88
Staffing 20% 86
Federal penalties 15% 62
Trend 10% 92
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.323.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.030.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.84≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year38%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)2 · $16,036

Inspection citations (13 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected March 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected March 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected March 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 6, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Actual harm · G August 1, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected July 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Actual harm · G May 9, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected May 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected February 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected February 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024

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

    Corrected February 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected February 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024

    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.

    Corrected February 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E January 18, 2024

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected February 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024

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

    Corrected February 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
August 1, 2024Fine$8,018
May 9, 2024Fine$8,018

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 355125 · certified since June 9, 2010. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.