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GOOD SAMARITAN LIVING CENTER

FRANKLINTON, LA · Medicare-certified · 84 beds

Needs attention
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall

Good Samaritan Living Center in Franklinton, LA has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with 1-star staffing and quality measures and 2-star health inspections. Reported nurse staffing is 3.84 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.8425 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: May 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8425.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.28
Licensed practical nurses
1.50
Nurse aides
2.06
Weekend nursing
2.94

Hours per resident per day.

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

7.7%5.9%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

2.6%11.6%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

9.8%5.8%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

2.6%2.6%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

5.7%2.8%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

15.2%25.6%Worsening

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

26.1%

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

22.9%17.5%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

4.3%4.3%No change

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

14.9%14.5%No change

Residents with depressive symptoms

0%0%No change

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

100%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%100%No change

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

100%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

96.3%94.1%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited November 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited November 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J

The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited November 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: J

The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F

The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $168,630 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Nov 9, 2023

    $168,630

Operator & ownership

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
48.3 residents on an average day (57% of 84 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 21 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.