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Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse

Syracuse, NE · Medicare-certified · 88 beds

In good standing
Non-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall

Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse has a 4 out of 5 star overall rating, with 4-star health inspections, 3-star staffing and quality scores, and no fines in the last 24 months. Reported nurse staffing is 3.11 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and recent inspection citations included infection control, following care orders, and keeping residents informed about their health and treatment.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.112 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: January 16, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.112.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.50
Licensed practical nurses
0.60
Nurse aides
2.02
Weekend nursing
2.60

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 40%
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

22.2%20%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

5.1%2.6%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

0%0%No change

Residents with a urinary tract infection

2.6%0%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

5.6%0%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

31.4%22.6%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

30%24.8%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

36.1%21.2%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%

Residents with a long-term catheter

5.4%0%Improving

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

45.6%34.7%Improving

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

97.6%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%97.4%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

58.1%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%80.6%Worsening

What the inspectors found

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 January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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

The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E

The home failed to make sure residents fully understood their health status, care, and treatments. Cited January 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 552 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E

The home failed to ensure there was enough outside ventilation in the area, through windows, mechanical systems, or both. Cited January 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 923 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E

The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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

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 5 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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Operator & ownership

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · 92 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
46.9 residents on an average day (53% of 88 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 32 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.