Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson
Atkinson, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285177) · 61 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $22,653
Phone: (402) 925-2875 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson reports total nurse staffing of 3.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 68.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson has 1 federal fine on record totaling $22,653.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Atkinson, Holt County, Nebraska, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 1996. The facility is certified for 61 beds with an average daily census of 28.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. The health inspection rating is also 1 star. The staffing rating is 3 stars, and the quality measures (QM) rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.44 per resident per day, with 0.74 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.3%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $22,653.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes with a history of persistent poor performance subject to increased inspection frequency.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, per CMS records.
Source: CMS Medicare 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 Society - Atkinson has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a 68.3% nursing turnover rate and a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $22,653.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 61 beds with an average of 28.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on February 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 4029252875 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 4029252875 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions 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/285177?state=NE.
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.