FPoor · score 20/100 · #65 of 72 in North Dakota
Good Samaritan Society - Lakota
608 4Th Ave Sw, Lakota, ND 58344 · 38 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.8 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in North Dakota
10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 48)below median
$74,283 in fines in 3 years
Why Good Samaritan Society - Lakota is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against North Dakota nursing homes in the same size band (small, 38 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Good Samaritan Society - Lakota at a Glance
F
20/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.83 h.
28<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 48.
25<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 1.
9<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $74,283 fines, 0 denials.
16<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: North Dakota, small facilities · CMS record 355104 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address608 4Th Ave Sw, Lakota, ND 58344
Phone7012472902
CountyNelson
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds38
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.