Good Samaritan Society - Bottineau
725 E 10th St · Bottineau, ND · 58318 · 7012283796
52 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Good Samaritan Society
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $110,247 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$110,247 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
70% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.18 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.91 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.34 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 70% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $110,247 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected October 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2025 | Fine | $96,272 |
| March 20, 2025 | Payment Denial | 4 days |
| July 16, 2024 | Fine | $13,975 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 355093 · certified since December 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.