Good Samaritan Society - Jackson is rated 4 out of 5 stars overall. It has a 5-star staffing rating with nurse staffing at 4.07 hours per resident per day, just below the federal benchmark of 4.1, no fines in the last 24 months, and a 3-star health inspection and quality measures rating.
Last inspection: September 5, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0728.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.19
Licensed practical nurses
0.58
Nurse aides
2.29
Weekend nursing
3.38
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 31%
Registered nurse turnover: 22%
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
11.8%9.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%3.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7.9%13.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.5%17.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—4.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.9%10%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.3%3.4%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
5.4%17.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%3.4%Worsening
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 pneumonia vaccine
96.3%84.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — 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 September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited April 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited April 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited April 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — 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 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · 91 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
36.5 residents on an average day (79% of 46 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 39 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.