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Good Samaritan Society - Colonial Villa

Alma, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285185) · 53 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 4★ (state average 2.75★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (308) 928-2128 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Good Samaritan Society - Colonial Villa in Alma, Nebraska has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.

Good Samaritan Society - Colonial Villa reports total nurse staffing of about 3.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 stars.

Good Samaritan Society - Colonial Villa has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. The facility does not have the CMS abuse icon flagged and is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program in the data provided.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Good Samaritan Societ… Good Samaritan Societ…: 4★ 4★ NE average NE average: 2.75★ 2.75★ Good Samaritan Soc chain avg Good Samaritan Soc chain avg: 3★ 3★

About this facility

Good Samaritan Society - Colonial Villa is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska. The facility is certified for 53 beds and reports an average of 34.3 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 1, 1996, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid patients.

According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.

Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.14965 per resident per day, including 0.63002 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.9%.

On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there is no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged, and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the data provided.

Good Samaritan Society - Colonial Villa is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with a chain average rating of 3.0 stars. There has been no change of ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator's performance.

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?

The facility has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars.

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 3.15 hours per resident per day, with 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.9%; CMS rates staffing at 3 stars.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS reports 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility is certified for 53 beds and reports an average of 34.3 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 nationally with a chain average rating of 3.0 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since May 1, 1996.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 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 3089282128 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 3089282128 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 full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285185?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.