Good Samaritan Society - St John's

Nursing Home · Kearney, NE

CMS overall rating 2/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number285189

Contact & location

3410 Central Avenue
Kearney, NE 68847
Buffalo County
Phone
(308) 234-1888
ZIP code
68847 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
56
Residents per day
46.0 (82% 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
June 1, 1996
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.40 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.71 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.39 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.31 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.80 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
51.1 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
50.0 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 2, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
11.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
30 health · 20 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-08 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 2026-07-17
2026-04-02 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-04-27
2026-04-02 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 2026-04-27
2026-04-02 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 2026-05-06
2026-04-02 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 2026-04-27
2026-04-02 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-27
2026-04-02 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-27
2026-04-02 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-27
2026-04-02 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-27
2026-04-02 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-27
2026-04-02 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-27
2025-07-02 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-13
2025-07-02 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 2025-08-13
2025-01-06 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-01-06 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-01-06 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 2025-02-14
2025-01-06 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-01-06 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 2025-02-14
2025-01-06 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-01-06 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 2025-02-14
2025-01-06 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 2025-02-14
2024-01-10 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 2024-02-24
2023-12-13 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-24
2023-12-13 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-24
2023-12-13 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 2024-01-24
2023-12-13 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-24
2023-12-13 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-24
2023-12-13 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-24
2023-12-13 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-24
2023-12-13 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-24

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.

DateTypeAmount
2026-04-02Payment Denial8 days payment denial

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Sanford (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100%
Richardson, Abby (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Cain, James (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
Molbert, Lauris (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
North, Andrew (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
Fluit, Joel (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Gassen, William (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Middleton, Aimee (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Olson, Nicholas (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Rogers, Michael (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Schema, Nathan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Morrison, Tony (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Stauss, Jennifer (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Good Samaritan Society - St John's?

Good Samaritan Society - St John's has a 2-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 - St John's have?

It has 56 certified beds and cares for about 46 residents per day.

Has Good Samaritan Society - St John's been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty in the last three years.

Who owns Good Samaritan Society - St John's?

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 - St John's?

(308) 234-1888. The facility is located at 3410 Central Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847.

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