Good Samaritan Society – Osceola

Nursing Home in Nebraska

CMS overall rating Info 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.
Good Samaritan Society – Osceola

Nursing Home in Nebraska

CMS overall rating Info 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.

Overview of Good Samaritan Society – Osceola

Good Samaritan Society - Osceola is committed to providing an unprecedented level of quality service and compassionate care. It offers a range of services including assisted living, rehabilitation therapy, and caregiver support. The facility is dedicated to enhancing the lives of its residents through various amenities and support services.
(402) 747-2691

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
4/5 ▲ 1.2 Nebraska average: 2.8/5
Health Inspection Info 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.
4/5 ▲ 1.2 Nebraska average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info 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.
3/5 ▼ 0.1 Nebraska average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info 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.
2/5 ▼ 0.7 Nebraska average: 2.7/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Nebraska state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 118th out of 129 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.
3h 15m per day
This facility Nebraska avg (4h 20m per day)
vs Nebraska avg
-25%

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 47
Avg. Length of Stay
165 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

41% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Medicaid

34% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$4.3M
Operating deficit
-$376.4K
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$4.3M
Operating deficit
-$376.4K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.3M
53.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.4M
Total costs $4.7M
Bed community size
47-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
74%
In line with Nebraska average
Occupied beds
35 / 47
Average residents 54 per day

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CountyPolk
CMS Certification Number285193
Certification TypeCertification

Ownership & Operating Entity

Good Samaritan Society – Osceola is administrated by Melissa Vandewalle, Administrator.

Owner NameGood Samaritan Society - Osceola

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Contact Information

Fax(402) 747-3685

Amenities & Lifestyle

4 amenities
Community Room
Dining Room
Library
Salon
Specific ProgramsSenior Living, Rehabilitation Therapy, Home-based Services, Caregiver Support
Religious ServicesYes

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$3,526/mo

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionComfortable, smoke-free apartments offer convenient services including utilities, internet, basic cable tv, maintenance, housekeeping, meal programs, central heat and air, emergency response systems and transportation.
Meals IncludedYes

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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid

Inspection History

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.

12 visits/inspections Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

Latest inspection

Date October 16, 2018
Complaint Investigation

93 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Nebraska average: 52 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Good Samaritan Society – Osceola

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.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Nebraska average 4.3


Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations 16

Nebraska average 18.2

Citations per inspection
4

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).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Nebraska average: 0.2

0 serious citations More info Nebraska average: 0.5

16 moderate citations More info Nebraska average: 17.2

0 minor citations More info Nebraska average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Jan 29, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Jan 29, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Nov 15, 2023
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Nov 15, 2023
Corrected

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $4,000 individual, higher than most states
NE

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Nebraska resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NE

Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus)
General Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).
NE

Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Limited homemaker services Respite (~200 hours/year)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

Age 55+
General Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
NE

Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nebraska resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NE

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Nebraska SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
NE

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Nebraska resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NE

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 46
Employees 42
Contractors 4
Staff to resident ratio 1.53:1
29% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average ratio: 2.15:1

Avg staff/day 16
Average shift 7.4 hours
5% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 7.8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 10,768
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 4
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0.4%

42 contractor hours this quarter

Nurse Practitioner: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Licensed Practical Nurse6062,72691100%8.4
Certified Nursing Assistant100102,58791100%7.2
Medication Aide/Technician9092,56391100%8.7
Registered Nurse4048687987%8.5
Nurse Practitioner1125366673%8.1
Dietitian1014325965%7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist2024184752%7.2
Administrator2023364145%8.2
Speech Language Pathologist2021315459%2.4
Physical Therapy Assistant1011085055%2.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician202221415%1.6
Medical Director0111267%2
Occupational Therapy Aide0111233%4
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111055%2
Mental Health Service Worker101644%1.5
Qualified Social Worker101211%2.2
6 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
10 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
9 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
4 Registered Nurse
% of Days 87%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 73%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 65%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 52%
2 Administrator
% of Days 45%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 59%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 55%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 15%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 7%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 3%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 5%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 4%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 1%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 30
Medicaid
17
56.7% of residents
Private pay or other
13
43.3% 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.

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 Info 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 average

Nebraska average: 11.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 22.8
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 23.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.6%
6% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 20.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 22.2%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 22.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 26.6%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 26.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.2%
7% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 0.4%
90% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 12.7%
314% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.2%
50% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 7.5%
68% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 22.0%
11% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 19.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.2%
6% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 93.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.0%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 96.1%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 49.1%
39% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 80.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 2.4%

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