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Good Samaritan Society - Osceola

Osceola, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285193) · 47 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 5★ (state average 2.75★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (402) 747-2691 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Good Samaritan Society - Osceola has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.

Good Samaritan Society - Osceola reports 3.87 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.6%.

Good Samaritan Society - Osceola has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is noted in the CMS data for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Good Samaritan Societ… Good Samaritan Societ…: 5★ 5★ 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 - Osceola is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Osceola, Polk County, Nebraska. The facility is organized as a non-profit corporation and has been certified since August 1996. It is certified for 47 beds, with an average of 29.4 residents at a time.

According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 5, staffing rating of 4, and quality measure (QM) rating of 4.

Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.87 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.6%.

Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are 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.

This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 locations nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 out of 5, meaning this individual facility rates notably higher than its chain average. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.

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 an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the Nebraska state average of 2.75.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 3.87 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4 and nursing turnover of 28.6%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.

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

The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.

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

The facility is certified for 47 beds and has an average of 29.4 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.0 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility has been certified since August 1996.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (5 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (4 stars), which combine into the overall score.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 4027472691 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 4027472691 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/285193?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.