Good Samaritan Society - Park River
301 South County Road 12b, Park River, ND 58270
Good Samaritan Society - Park River is a nursing home in Park River, North Dakota. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (701) 284-7115
- Last standard health inspection
- August 21, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 44
- Residents per day, on average
- 41
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
- Chain
- Good Samaritan Society
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the North Dakota average (29 vs 17).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 14, 2026 from $42,181 to $27,417.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 14, 2026 from $26,685 to $42,181.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Fine
January 14, 2026 (9 months ago)
CMS fine of $27,417 on January 14, 2026.
1 citation
Health inspection on December 4, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on August 21, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0725. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0725 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0657 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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 drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.
7 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 21, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 12, 2025.
Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.
Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 12, 2025.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 12, 2025.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2025.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on February 19, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2025.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0690 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
8 citations
Health inspection on July 11, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2024.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2024.
Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2024.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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 drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 11, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2024.
Citation K0347. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2024.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2024.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
9 citations
Health inspection on March 12, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2024.
Citation F0725. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2024.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2024.
Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2024.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2024.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2024.
3 citations
Health inspection on June 8, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0578. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2023.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2023.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on June 8, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- SANFORD5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 01/01/2019
- THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 100% · since 01/01/2019
Questions
When was Good Samaritan Society - Park River last inspected?
CMS lists August 21, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Good Samaritan Society - Park River have?
CMS lists 29 health citations since June 8, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Park River been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $27,417 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Good Samaritan Society - Park River?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Good Samaritan Society - Park River a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.