Good Samaritan Living Center
Franklinton, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195612) · 84 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $168,630
Phone: (985) 839-6706 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Living Center in Franklinton, Louisiana has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Good Samaritan Living Center reports total nurse hours of 3.84 per resident per day and RN hours of 0.28 per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 1 out of 5. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
Good Samaritan Living Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $168,630.00, with no payment denials. No CMS abuse icon or Special Focus program designation was indicated in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Living Center is a non-profit nursing home in Franklinton, Louisiana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 2004. The facility is licensed for 84 beds and currently serves an average of 48.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Good Samaritan Living Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars. The facility's individual CMS ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 out of 5, and staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.84 and registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.28. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in the available data.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data shows 1 federal fine on record totaling $168,630.00. There are no payment denials on record for this facility. No abuse icon flag or Special Focus program designation was indicated in the available data for this facility.
No chain affiliation information was provided in the available data, and there is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families should review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Good Samaritan Living Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are 3.84, with RN hours of 0.28; CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5. Turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $168,630.00, and there are no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 84 beds and has an average of 48.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Good Samaritan Living Center is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation information was provided in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 24, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility those are 1, 2, 1, and 1 star respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9858396706 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9858396706 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 record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195612?state=LA.
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.