GOOD SAMARITAN HOME & REHABILITATIVE CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Good Samaritan Home & Rehabilitative Center in Oakland City, Indiana has received an excellent Trust Grade of A, indicating a high level of quality care. It ranks #39 out of 505 nursing homes in Indiana, placing it in the top half, and is the best option among the four facilities in Gibson County. However, the facility is facing a worsening trend with an increase in issues from four in 2023 to five in 2025, which is concerning. Staffing is a relative strength, with a rating of 4 out of 5 stars and a low turnover rate of 23%, significantly better than the state average. On the downside, there are notable concerns; for instance, the kitchen had expired food and inadequate labeling, and there were issues with a resident's privacy and maintenance needs that were not addressed promptly. Additionally, the facility has less RN coverage than 86% of Indiana facilities, which may impact care quality.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Indiana
- #39/505
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ✓ Good
- 23% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 25 points below Indiana's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 27 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Indiana. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 16 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Low Staff Turnover (23%) · Staff stability means consistent care
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover is low (23%)
25 points below Indiana average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, staff retention, fire safety.
The Bad
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 16 deficiencies on record
Jan 2025
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0561
(Tag F0561)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to accommodate a resident's choice of funeral home for 1 of 1 resident...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure notification to family or physician was provided for changes in condition for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for notification of change. ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to follow pharmacy recommendations for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for hospice services. (Resident 58)
Finding includes:
On 1/3/25 at 2:53 P.M.,...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and record review, the facility failed to ensure infection control procedures were followed for hand washing technique for 1 of 1 observations of wound care. (Resident 13)
Finding...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store and prepare food under sanitary conditions during 2 of 2 kitchen observations. Food was not labeled correctly and expir...
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Nov 2023
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident dignity was respected during a random dining observation for 1 of 2 dining rooms in use at the time of the su...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0804
(Tag F0804)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that food was served at palatable temperatures for 1 of 1 trays tested for food temperature.
Finding includes:
On 11/...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure posted nurse staffing sheets contained the correct information daily for 5 of 5 days reviewed during the survey. (11/1...
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Jun 2023
1 deficiency
MINOR
(C)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff posting was accurate for 2 of 2 days observed during the survey.
Finding includes:
During an observation on 6/7...
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Apr 2022
7 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessments were accurate for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for accidents. A significant change MDS...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure treatment and care were provided in accordance with professional standards for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for skin cond...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure residents received necessary respiratory care and services in accordance with professional standards of practice for 1 ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure it was free from a medication error rate greater than 5% for 3 of 26 opportunities observed to administer medications ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was stored, and served in a sanitary manner for 3 of 3 kitchen observations. Floors were sticky and had debris bu...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure infection control practices were maintained to...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0921)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 6. During an observation on 4/5/22 at 8:15 A.M., in room [ROOM NUMBER], the privacy curtain track was loose and hanging down fro...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Indiana.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- • 23% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 25 points below Indiana's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- • 16 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Good Samaritan Home & Rehabilitative Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns GOOD SAMARITAN HOME & REHABILITATIVE CENTER an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Indiana, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Good Samaritan Home & Rehabilitative Center Staffed?
CMS rates GOOD SAMARITAN HOME & REHABILITATIVE CENTER's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 23%, compared to the Indiana average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Good Samaritan Home & Rehabilitative Center?
State health inspectors documented 16 deficiencies at GOOD SAMARITAN HOME & REHABILITATIVE CENTER during 2022 to 2025. These included: 14 with potential for harm and 2 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Good Samaritan Home & Rehabilitative Center?
GOOD SAMARITAN HOME & REHABILITATIVE CENTER is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility is operated by AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 103 certified beds and approximately 70 residents (about 68% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in OAKLAND CITY, Indiana.
How Does Good Samaritan Home & Rehabilitative Center Compare to Other Indiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Indiana, GOOD SAMARITAN HOME & REHABILITATIVE CENTER's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (23%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Good Samaritan Home & Rehabilitative Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Good Samaritan Home & Rehabilitative Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, GOOD SAMARITAN HOME & REHABILITATIVE CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Indiana. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Good Samaritan Home & Rehabilitative Center Stick Around?
Staff at GOOD SAMARITAN HOME & REHABILITATIVE CENTER tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 23%, the facility is 23 percentage points below the Indiana average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly. Registered Nurse turnover is also low at 29%, meaning experienced RNs are available to handle complex medical needs.
Was Good Samaritan Home & Rehabilitative Center Ever Fined?
GOOD SAMARITAN HOME & REHABILITATIVE CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Good Samaritan Home & Rehabilitative Center on Any Federal Watch List?
GOOD SAMARITAN HOME & REHABILITATIVE CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.