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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 Society – Osceola is a 47-bed nonprofit nursing home in Osceola, Nebraska, serving a mix of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents in Polk County. It is operated by the Good Samaritan Society under the administration of Melissa Vandewalle. The facility holds dual SNF/NF certification and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
CMS rates the facility 4 stars overall, anchored by a 5-star Health Inspection rating — 44.9% above the Nebraska average. Since 2022, four inspections have produced 16 total citations against a state average of 18.2, with zero critical or serious findings and no federal penalties in the past three years. The staffing picture is more qualified: total nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 15 minutes per resident per day, roughly 25% below the Nebraska average, though LPN hours are 30% above the state norm.
Rehabilitation services and respite care are available on-site. Amenities include a community room, library, dining room, and salon. An active Resident Council meets regularly, along with caregiver support and home-based service programs. The facility’s starting cost is approximately $3,526 per month.
The facility’s 2-star Quality Measures rating warrants attention for families considering long-term placement: the facility’s UTI rate and weight-loss figures run well above Nebraska averages, which accounts for the gap between its strong inspection record and the QM sub-score. The facility’s occupancy rate is 74%, modestly above the state average of 70%.
Good Samaritan Society – Osceola is best suited for residents in Osceola and rural Polk County seeking post-acute rehabilitation or long-term skilled nursing care within a nonprofit, church-affiliated setting. Families considering longer-term placement may want to ask about clinical outcomes tied to nutrition and infection management.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 109th out of 117 homes in Nebraska. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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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.
| 42m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 43m 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.
| 56m per day | ▲ 30% State avg: 43m 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.
| 1h 51m per day | ▼ 33% State avg: 2h 46m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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 48m per day | ▼ 23% State avg: 3h 37m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Weekend RN
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.
| 26m per day | ▼ 10% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Higher than the Nebraska average: 70.3%Good Samaritan Society – Osceola is administrated by Administrator Melissa Vandewalle.
In Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducts regular inspections to ensure nursing and assisted living facilities meet state and federal standards.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Nebraska state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 93 | 52 | This facility has 79% more total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska nursing home (93 vs. NE avg 52).↑ 79% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2010.
| 5.8 | 3.3 | This facility has 76% more deficiencies per year than a typical Nebraska nursing home (5.8 vs. NE avg 3.3).↑ 76% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on October 16, 2018, found Good Samaritan Society - Osceola in compliance with all complaint allegations and no deficiencies were cited. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to fire safety, emergency preparedness, medication management, infection control, and resident care documentation. Complaint investigations prior to 2018 included some substantiated findings such as failure to report abuse allegations timely and issues with privacy and nutritional care, but many complaints were unsubstantiated. Enforcement actions occurred in 2010, including license probation and payment denials due to noncompliance, but no enforcement actions were listed in the available reports after that time. The inspection history indicates improvement over time, with the most recent report showing no deficiencies following several years of cited issues.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsNebraska average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
Nebraska average 18.2
Nebraska average 4.19
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
14 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 16 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 0.2
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 0.5
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
10% worse than Nebraska average
6% worse than Nebraska average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
157 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Medication Aide/Technician | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3,112 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 14 | 0 | 14 | 2,698 | 87 | 95% | 6.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,519 | 92 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1,269 | 78 | 85% | 9.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 513 | 59 | 64% | 7.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 63 | 68% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 344 | 38 | 41% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 149 | 56 | 61% | 2.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 135 | 60 | 65% | 2.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 109 | 31 | 34% | 3.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 27 | 29% | 1.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 9% | 2.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 18 | 20% | 0.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 2% | 6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 2% | 5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2% | 0.5 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.9
In line with Nebraska averageNebraska average: 11.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.8
In line with Nebraska averageNebraska average: 23.3
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.6%
6% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 20.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
22.2%
In line with Nebraska averageNebraska average: 22.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.6%
In line with Nebraska averageNebraska average: 26.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.2%
7% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.4%
90% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
12.7%
314% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.2%
50% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
7.5%
68% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
22.0%
11% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 19.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.2%
6% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 93.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.0%
In line with Nebraska averageNebraska average: 96.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
49.1%
39% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 80.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 2.4%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
41% of new residents, often for short stays.
34% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
30Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Good Samaritan Society – Osceola based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #78 / 120Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 78th out of 120 homes in Nebraska. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Nebraska average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
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The legal owner and operator of Good Samaritan Society – Osceola is Good Samaritan Society - Osceola.
Good Samaritan Society – Osceola has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Good Samaritan Society – Osceola's occupancy is 74%.
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Administrator Melissa Vandewalle is the administrator of Good Samaritan Society – Osceola.
Good Samaritan Society – Osceola has 47 beds.
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