Good Samaritan Society - Park River
Park River, ND · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 355089) · 44 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $42,181
Phone: (701) 284-7115 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society - Park River has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below North Dakota's state average of 3.2. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Good Samaritan Society - Park River provides about 3.02 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.4%.
Good Samaritan Society - Park River has 1 federal fine on record totaling $42,181.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society - Park River is a non-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Park River, Walsh County, North Dakota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 44 certified beds and an average daily census of 42.8 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since 1984.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the North Dakota state average of 3.2. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars. These four ratings reflect different aspects of CMS's evaluation and together inform the overall score.
Total nurse staffing averages 3.01936 hours per resident per day, including 0.69820 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $42,181.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the provided data for this facility.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the North Dakota state average of 3.2.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 47.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $42,181.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 44 certified beds with an average daily census of 42.8 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 an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures (QM), and staffing; this facility scores 2, 2, 2, and 4 stars 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 7012847115 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 7012847115 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/355089?state=ND.
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.