Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse
Syracuse, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285138) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (402) 269-2251 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse 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 also 4 stars.
Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse reports 3.34 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.6%.
Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus status listed for this facility.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse is a nonprofit corporation-owned nursing home in Syracuse, Otoe County, Nebraska, certified by Medicare and Medicaid since February 1994. The facility is certified for 88 beds and has an average daily census of 46.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.34 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility, with zero payment denials logged. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus status listed for this facility according to the available data.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities nationally with a chain average rating of 3.0 stars, meaning this individual location rates higher than its chain's average.
Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months according to CMS records, so current ratings reflect the present 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?
It holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is flagged and no Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 88 beds with an average daily census of 46.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a nonprofit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities with a chain average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 4, and 3 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 4022692251 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 4022692251 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285138?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.