ElderGrade
B

80/100

Above average

Good Samaritan Society Augusta Place A Prospera Co

301 Lorrain Drive, Bismarck, ND 58503

CMS 5/5 stars #2 of 5 in Burleigh County (701) 255-1084
Certified beds
48
Occupancy
98%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $16,036 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

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

22/30

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

  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

26/30

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

  • 4.46 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.06 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

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

  • 22% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

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

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

Enforcement history

8/10

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

  • $16,036 in federal fines across 2 action(s)

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 4.43 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.06 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.92 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 22.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 13 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 11, 2026 (6 months ago). That inspection produced no citations — the findings below are older.

E Jan 30, 2025 F0812 From a complaint

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 Jan 30, 2025 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 30, 2025 F0657 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 30, 2025 F0658 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Aug 1, 2024 F0760 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Actual harm to a resident

G May 9, 2024 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

E Jan 18, 2024 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 18, 2024 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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 Augusta Place A Prospera Co

What is the ElderGrade for Good Samaritan Society Augusta Place A Prospera Co? +

Good Samaritan Society Augusta Place A Prospera Co holds an ElderGrade of B (80 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 Augusta Place A Prospera Co? +

Residents receive an average of 4.43 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Good Samaritan Society Augusta Place A Prospera Co been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 13 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Good Samaritan Society Augusta Place A Prospera Co accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Good Samaritan Society Augusta Place A Prospera Co 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.