ElderGrade
B

70.5/100

Above average

Good Samaritan Society - Auburn

1322 U Street, Auburn, NE 68305

CMS 3/5 stars (402) 274-4954
Certified beds
102
Occupancy
58%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

13.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.55 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.6 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 15% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 36% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.54 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.60 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.99 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 35.60%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 9 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 11, 2026 (6 months ago).

F Feb 11, 2026 F0803

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Feb 11, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 11, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 11, 2026 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 11, 2026 F0688

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 11, 2026 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Oct 3, 2024 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Oct 3, 2024 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY, which operates 91 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BROWN, GEORGE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DYKHOUSE, DANA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ENGBRECHT, WESLEY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GASSEN, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GULSVIG, NEIL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LUNDEEN, MARK Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MOLBERT, LAURIS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
NORTH, ANDREW Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SCHIEFFER, KEVIN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SHULKIN, DAVID Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR

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Common questions about Good Samaritan Society - Auburn

What is the ElderGrade for Good Samaritan Society - Auburn? +

Good Samaritan Society - Auburn holds an ElderGrade of B (70.5 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Good Samaritan Society - Auburn? +

Residents receive an average of 3.54 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Good Samaritan Society - Auburn been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 9 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Good Samaritan Society - Auburn accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Good Samaritan Society - Auburn is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.