Good Samaritan Society - St John's
3410 Central Avenue · Kearney, NE · 68847 · 3082341888
56 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Good Samaritan Society
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.22 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 2, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected May 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 6, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 6, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 6, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E January 6, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 13, 2023
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.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 13, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 2, 2026 | Payment Denial | 8 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 285189 · certified since June 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.