Good Samaritan Society - Lakota
CMS rates Good Samaritan Society - Lakota 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 43 citations across 12 inspections in the last three years, with $48,445 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Good Samaritan Society - Lakota
Good Samaritan Society - Lakota is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Lakota, North Dakota. It is licensed for 38 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in North Dakota (52 beds).
It is one of 1 senior care facility in Lakota and 72 skilled nursing facilities across North Dakota. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
It is listed as part of Good Samaritan Society, a group of 93 facilities on this site.
Federal inspectors have cited Good Samaritan Society - Lakota 43 times across 12 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation, and CMS has imposed $48,445 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- F-0686 5 inspections. Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F-0684 3 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-0641 3 inspections. Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- F-0725 2 inspections. Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- F-0657 2 inspections. Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F-0690 2 inspections. Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
What its owners also hold
- Sanford has an ownership stake on file at 89 nursing homes, averaging 3 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
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Who to contact in North Dakota
- Licensing: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Unit
- File a complaint: 701-328-2352 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 855-462-5465. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 855-462-5465. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Nelson County Health System, about 21 miles.
- Chi St Alexius Health Devils Lake, about 24 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- First Care Health Center, about 37 miles.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Nelson County Health System Care Center, Mcville, about 21 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- Eventide Heartland, Devils Lake, about 23 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Aneta Parkview Health Ctr, Aneta, about 30 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Good Samaritan Society - Park River, Park River, about 33 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Griggs County Care Center, Cooperstown, about 43 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.