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Good Samaritan Society

91 nursing homes · 9 states · 5,833 beds

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Good Samaritan Society at a glance

Nursing homes
91
States
9
Licensed beds
5,833
Average rating
3.0★
Rated 4★ or better
38%

Is Good Samaritan Society a good nursing home group?

Across 90 rated homes, Good Samaritan Society averages 3.0★ on official inspection ratings — in line with the roughly 3.0★ national average. 38% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 41% sit at 1–2★. That’s roughly average overall, and ratings vary widely by location, so the specific home matters far more than the group.

A group-wide number can’t tell you about the specific home near you — quality varies by location. Open each home below to see its own official inspection rating before you decide.

Good Samaritan Society quality vs. the national average

Across the 90 homes with an official inspection rating, Good Samaritan Society averages 3.0★. 38% are rated 4★ or better, and 41% are rated 1–2★. These are official government inspection ratings — a group-wide average hides a lot, so open each home below and judge it on its own.

Good Samaritan Society compared with all rated nursing homes nationwide
MeasureGood Samaritan SocietyNational average
Average rating3.0★3.0★
Homes rated 4★ or better38%40%
Homes rated 1–2★41%41%

How Good Samaritan Society’s homes are distributed

  • 5★17
  • 4★17
  • 3★19
  • 2★21
  • 1★16

Good Samaritan Society nursing home ratings by state

Where Good Samaritan Society operates and how its homes rate in each state. Ratings are the average of that state’s homes with an official inspection rating. Pick a state to browse every nursing home there.

StateHomesAvg. rating
Minnesota233.3★
Iowa162.8★
Nebraska152.9★
South Dakota122.4★
Kansas113.8★
North Dakota101.9★
Colorado23.5★
Florida12.0★
Hawaii15.0★

Highest-rated Good Samaritan Society homes

The best-rated Good Samaritan Society nursing homes we have on record, by official inspection rating.

Lowest-rated Good Samaritan Society homes

The lowest-rated Good Samaritan Society homes we have on record — the ones to look at most closely and ask the most questions about.

About Good Samaritan Society

Good Samaritan Society began as a Christian, charitable organization with roots in North Dakota. It was incorporated in 1922 by the Rev. August “Dad” Hoeger and opened its first center—a rented six-room house in Arthur, North Dakota—in March 1923.

During the Great Depression, the organization faced serious financial challenges that ultimately led to a 1940 reorganization; by 1952, it had rebuilt and was operating centers across seven states.

In 2019, Good Samaritan Society officially joined Sanford Health, one of the nation’s largest rural healthcare systems, aligning its senior living and services with a broader healthcare network.

Today, the organization is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and is recognized as the largest not-for-profit provider of senior housing and services in the U.S. It remains affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and employs over 24,000 staff.

Its services span senior housing, long-term and skilled nursing care, rehabilitation therapy, and home-based services. It holds a national footprint with approximately 92 nursing facilities across ten states as of mid-2026.

Founded
1922
Headquarters
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Leadership

Researched summary — facts drawn from cited public sources, in our own words. Ratings shown are official government inspection ratings.

Where Good Samaritan Society operates

Good Samaritan Society runs nursing homes in Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, and 5 more states. Pick a state to see every Good Samaritan Society home there alongside every other nursing home in the area.

All homes Good Samaritan Society runs

Each home is listed with its official inspection rating — from government health inspections, staffing, and quality data. A visit is still the best test.

Frequently asked questions about Good Samaritan Society

How many nursing homes does Good Samaritan Society operate?
Good Samaritan Society operates 91 nursing homes across 9 states with about 5,833 licensed beds in total.
What states does Good Samaritan Society operate in?
Good Samaritan Society runs nursing homes in Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, and 5 more states. Its largest presence is in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska.
Is Good Samaritan Society a good nursing home group?
Across 90 rated homes, Good Samaritan Society averages 3.0★ on official inspection ratings — in line with the roughly 3.0★ national average. 38% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 41% sit at 1–2★. That’s roughly average overall, and ratings vary widely by location, so the specific home matters far more than the group.
Where is Good Samaritan Society headquartered?
Good Samaritan Society is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
How are these ratings determined?
The ratings shown are official government inspection ratings. They combine on-site health inspections, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into an overall score from 1 to 5 stars for each home — the same official data families and regulators use.

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