Total health inspections
4
Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Good Samaritan Living Center
Nursing Home · Louisiana, LA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Good Samaritan Living Center
Nursing Home · Louisiana, LA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Good Samaritan Living Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Good Samaritan Living Center is an 84-bed nonprofit, church-related skilled nursing and assisted living facility located at 605 Hilltop Avenue in Franklinton, Louisiana. Serving older adults in Washington Parish, the facility is owned by Home Away From Home, Inc., and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
Staffing levels at this facility vary compared to Louisiana benchmarks. LPN hours are reported at 1 hour and 33 minutes per resident per day, which is 31% above the state average, and RN hours are 5% above average. However, nurse aide hours are 13% below the state average, and weekend nursing hours run 9% below average.
Clinical outcomes are mixed. For short-stay residents, the facility reports a 77.3% rate for the ability to care for oneself at discharge, which is 44% above the state average. The discharge-to-home rate is 54.6%, and there were zero reported falls with major injury for this group. Conversely, long-stay residents experience hospitalizations and emergency department visits at rates significantly higher than the Louisiana state averages.
The Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section, oversees the inspection of this facility. The community holds a 1-star overall rating from CMS, which includes a 3-star health inspection rating and 1-star sub-ratings for staffing and quality measures. No civil money penalties or payment denials appear in the available reports, and the facility maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero.
The campus provides 24-hour staffing and on-site rehabilitation services. Specific details regarding resident amenities, dining menus, and monthly pricing are not reported in the available source data, so families should request these details during a tour.
Families seeking nonprofit, church-related care with integrated Medicare and Medicaid support may find this environment appropriate. Families evaluating Good Samaritan Living Center should ask directly about protocols for long-stay resident care and emergency prevention before making a placement decision.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 20m per day | ▲ 5% State avg: 19m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 33m per day | ▲ 31% State avg: 1h 11m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 1m per day | ▼ 13% State avg: 2h 19m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 58m per day | ▼ 9% State avg: 3h 16m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 13m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 13m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
47%
Avg. Length of Stay
249 days
Occupancy rate
47%
Avg. Length of Stay
249 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
40% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Private pay
48% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 months
Medicaid
13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
6 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$5.1M
Operating deficit
-$668.5K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$5.1M
Operating deficit
-$668.5K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$5.8M
84-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 20 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeMedicare And Medicaid
CountyWashington
Owner NameHome Away From Home, Inc.
Profit StatusNon Profit - Church Related
Rehabilitation Services
24-Hour Staffing
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
11
Louisiana average 25.7
Citations per inspection
2.75
Louisiana average 3.95
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
8 of 11 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 11 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
3
173% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.1
Serious Health citations
0
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation
May 14, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
May 14, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
May 14, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Apr 11, 2024
Corrected
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Good Samaritan Living Center is located in FRANKLINTON, Louisiana.
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Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
40
Medicare
40
100% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
16.2
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
16.2
38% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 11.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.3
29% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
23.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
23.8%
16% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
36.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
36.6%
55% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 23.5%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.4%
8% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 17.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
8.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
8.2%
136% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.5%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.3%
14% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 6.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
5.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
5.6%
105% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.4%
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 5.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.6%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
0.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
0.8%
96% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.3%
8% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 94.9%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
4.90
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
4.90
88% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.61
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
6.75
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
6.75
144% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.77
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.5%
16% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 82.5%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
7.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
7.0%
127% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
31% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 76.2%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
77.3%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
77.3%
44% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
54.6%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
54.6%
8% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$169K
64% higher than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: $103K
Number of fines
1
51% fewer fines than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$169K
Louisiana average
$103K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Nov 9, 2023 · $169K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 9, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 9, 2023
$169K
Last updated: Jan 2026
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Good Samaritan Living Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
47.0%
↑ 6.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$668.5K
↓ ~$632.3K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$3.0M
↑ ~$671.8K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-13.0%
↓ 12.1pp vs 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions about Good Samaritan Living Center
What neighborhood is Good Samaritan Living Center in?
Good Samaritan Living Center is in the Washington Parish neighborhood of FRANKLINTON.
Who is the owner of Good Samaritan Living Center?
The legal owner and operator of Good Samaritan Living Center is Home Away From Home, Inc..
Is Good Samaritan Living Center in a walkable area?
Good Samaritan Living Center has a walk score of 20. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the overall rating for Good Samaritan Living Center?
Good Samaritan Living Center received a 1-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Living Center have?
Good Samaritan Living Center has 84 beds.
Are there photos of Good Samaritan Living Center?
Yes — there are 11 photos of Good Samaritan Living Center in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Good Samaritan Living Center?
Good Samaritan Living Center is located at 605 HILLTOP AVENUE.
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