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.
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).
Last yrNowTrend
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).
Last yrNowTrend
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
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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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.