Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson

Nursing Home · Atkinson, NE

CMS overall rating 1/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number285177

Contact & location

409 Neely Street
Atkinson, NE 68713
Holt County
Phone
(402) 925-2875
ZIP code
68713 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
61
Residents per day
28.2 (46% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Chain
Good Samaritan Society (92 facilities, avg 3.0★)
Medicare certified since
February 1, 1996
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.44 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.74 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.83 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.87 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.21 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
68.3 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
60.0 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 10, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
14.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
4
Citations on record (3 years)
43 health · 25 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-02-10 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-27
2026-02-10 Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-27
2026-02-10 Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
F0865 · Administration Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-27
2026-02-10 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-27
2026-02-10 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-27
2026-02-10 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-27
2026-02-10 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-27
2026-02-10 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-27
2026-02-10 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-27
2026-02-10 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-27
2026-02-10 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-27
2026-02-10 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-27
2026-02-10 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-27
2025-11-20 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-29
2025-04-22 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-03
2025-04-22 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-03
2025-01-15 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-27
2025-01-15 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-27
2025-01-15 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-27
2025-01-15 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-27
2025-01-15 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-27
2025-01-15 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-27
2025-01-15 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-27
2024-09-25 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-08
2024-09-25 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-08
2024-09-25 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-08
2024-09-25 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-08
2024-09-25 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-08
2024-09-25 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-08
2024-09-25 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-08
2024-01-10 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-02-06
2024-01-10 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-02-06
2024-01-10 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-06
2024-01-10 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-06
2024-01-10 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-06
2024-01-10 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-06
2024-01-10 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-06
2024-01-10 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-06
2024-01-10 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-06
2024-01-10 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-06
2024-01-10 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-06
2024-01-10 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-06
2024-01-10 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-06

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $22,653 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-01-10Fine$22,653

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Sanford (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100%
Brown, George (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
DTN Staffing INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dykhouse, Dana (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Engbrecht, Wesley (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Fluit, Joel (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Focusone Solutions (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Gassen, William (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Gulsvig, Neil (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lundeen, Mark (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
McCausland, Maureen (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Middleton, Aimee (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Molbert, Lauris (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Morrison, Tony (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
North, Andrew (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Olson, Nicholas (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Pharmerica Corporation (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ptacek, Mark (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sandgren, Deeandra (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sanford (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Schema, Nathan (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Schieffer, Kevin (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Shulkin, David (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sigler, Kristy (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Teiken, Brent (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wenzel, Thomas (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Brown, George (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Dykhouse, Dana (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Engbrecht, Wesley (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gassen, William (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gulsvig, Neil (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Lundeen, Mark (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
McCausland, Maureen (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Molbert, Lauris (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
North, Andrew (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Schieffer, Kevin (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Shulkin, David (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Teiken, Brent (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Wenzel, Thomas (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Fluit, Joel (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Gassen, William (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Olson, Nicholas (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Schema, Nathan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Fluit, Joel (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
DTN Staffing INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Focusone Solutions (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Middleton, Aimee (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Morrison, Tony (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Olson, Nicholas (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ptacek, Mark (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Sandgren, Deeandra (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Sanford (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson?

Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.8-star average in Nebraska.

How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson have?

It has 61 certified beds and cares for about 28 residents per day.

Has Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $22,653 in the last three years.

Who owns Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson?

It is part of Good Samaritan Society and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson?

(402) 925-2875. The facility is located at 409 Neely Street, Atkinson, NE 68713.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.