Good Samaritan Society - Park River
Nursing Home · Park River, ND
CMS certification number355089
Contact & location
301 South County Road 12BPark River, ND 58270
Walsh County
- Phone
- (701) 284-7115
- ZIP code
- 58270 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 44
- Residents per day
- 42.8 (97% 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
- January 1, 1984
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.02 (state 4.42 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.70 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.45 (state 0.52 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.87 (state 2.97 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.51 (state 3.80 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 47.4 (state 48.8 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 36.4 (state 40.3 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 21, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 5.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 4
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 29 health · 11 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-21 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-21 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-21 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-21 | 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 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-21 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-02-19 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-02-19 | 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 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-02-19 | 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 2025-03-24 |
| 2024-07-11 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-11 | 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 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-11 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-11 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-11 | 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 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-11 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-11 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-11 | 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 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-03-12 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-12 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-12 | 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 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-12 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-12 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-12 | 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 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-12 | 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 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-12 | 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 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-12 | 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 2024-04-16 |
| 2023-06-08 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-12 |
| 2023-06-08 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-12 |
| 2023-06-08 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-12 |
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 $42,181 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-14 | Fine | $42,181 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Johnson, Joel (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 | |
| Carlson, Lara (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Morrison, Tony (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Good Samaritan Society - Park River?
Good Samaritan Society - Park River has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in North Dakota.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Park River have?
It has 44 certified beds and cares for about 43 residents per day.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Park River been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $42,181 in the last three years.
Who owns Good Samaritan Society - Park River?
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 - Park River?
(701) 284-7115. The facility is located at 301 South County Road 12B, Park River, ND 58270.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.