Good Samaritan Care Center
Cole Camp, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265770) · 72 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (660) 668-4515 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
Good Samaritan Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 15.6%. CMS gives this facility a 5-star staffing rating.
Good Samaritan Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Care Center is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Cole Camp, Benton County, Missouri, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since December 2003. The facility is licensed for 72 certified beds and serves an average of 48.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Good Samaritan Care Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a 5-star health inspection rating, a 2-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 5-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 15.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Good Samaritan Care Center in this dataset. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
Families should verify current details directly with the facility and cross-check the latest figures on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates ratings periodically. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Good Samaritan Care Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with 15.6% nursing turnover; CMS rates staffing 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 72 beds and has an average daily census of 48.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a county government entity; no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) dimensions; this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6606684515 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 6606684515 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265770?state=MO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.