SeniorCareRanked
Nebraska/Syracuse
75
Good

Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse

1622 Walnut Street, Syracuse, NE 68446
CMS Overall Rating

Summary

Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse is a 88-bed non profit - corporation nursing home located in Syracuse, Nebraska. It has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 75 out of 100, placing it above average for quality and safety. Staff turnover is 40%. This facility has no recorded fines. 5 health deficiencies were found during the most recent inspection. It is part of the GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY chain.

How This Compares

Trust Score75/100 (↑ Better than avg 55/100)
Overall Rating4/5 stars (↑ Better than avg 3/5 stars)
Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day3.1 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 3.8 hrs)
RN Hours/Resident/Day0.50 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 0.6 hrs)
Staff Turnover40% (= Average than avg 40%)
Deficiencies5 (↓ Worse than avg 4)

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures

Staffing

Total nurse hours/resident/day3.1
RN hours/resident/day0.50
Staff turnover40%
RN turnover55.6%

Facility Information

Beds88
Avg residents46.9
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
ChainGOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
Deficiencies (last inspection)5
Resident/Family councilYes

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What to Look for When Visiting Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse

Use this checklist during an in-person visit. First impressions reveal more than brochures or websites ever will.

Is there an unpleasant smell?

A persistent odor (urine, feces, or heavy chemical deodorizer) indicates poor hygiene maintenance. Brief cooking smells are normal; lingering waste odors are not.

Are residents engaged or sitting idle?

Active residents (playing games, talking, in therapy) indicate quality programming. A room full of people staring at a TV during daytime is a concerning sign.

Count staff vs. residents during your visit

Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse reports 3.1 total nurse hours per resident per day. During your visit, observe whether staff seem rushed or overwhelmed — the real ratio matters more than reported numbers.

Ask about staff consistency

Staff turnover is 40% — near the national average. Still ask whether your family member will have consistent caregivers assigned.

Ask about their most recent inspection

5 deficiencies were found in the last inspection. Ask specifically: "What were they, and what have you done to fix them?" A transparent facility will answer clearly.

Data from CMS Nursing Home Compare, a public database maintained by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation. Always visit facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals before making care decisions.