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GOOD SAMARITAN LIVING CENTER

605 HILLTOP AVENUE, FRANKLINTON, LA 70438
Score: 13 / 100

With a score of 13/100, Good Samaritan Living Center ranks in the bottom tier of Louisiana nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Good Samaritan Living Center is near the national average, with 3.90 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 12 deficiencies at Good Samaritan Living Center, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.90 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.33 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.56 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.02 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.97 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.21 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

12
Total Deficiencies
Jan 6, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 9 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Jan 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity E
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    May 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    May 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    May 13, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Apr 10, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 8.6% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 6.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 11.1% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 7.4% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 24.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 14.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $168,630

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 13 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Certified Beds
84
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4