The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Good Samaritan Society - Lakota
LAKOTA, ND · Medicare-certified · 38 beds
Needs attention
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Good Samaritan Society - Lakota has a 1-star overall rating, with low quality measures (1 star) and a 2-star health inspection rating; staffing is 3 stars at 3.83 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark. It has the lowest overall rating flag, no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection issues involved treatment and care orders, accident hazards/supervision, and facility safety/cleanliness.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8311 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 3, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8311.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.06
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.17
- Nurse aides
- 2.59
- Weekend nursing
- 2.90
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 45%
Registered nurse turnover: 56%
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
18.2%17.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.8%3.2%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
21.9%8.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.9%3.3%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.5%3.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—30.8%—
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—26.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.5%14.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
6.1%2.8%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.2%31%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.4%20.8%Worsening
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
—97.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.4%80.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.3%82.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
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 June 2025 — 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 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $48,445 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $74,283 in total fines.
- $48,445
Federal fine
Jun 19, 2024
- $25,838
Federal fine
Oct 11, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · 91 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 34.9 residents on an average day (92% of 38 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 35 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.