Occupancy rate
82%
In line with Nebraska averageMix 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.
Nursing Home
Good Samaritan Society – St John’s
Good Samaritan Society - St. John's is committed to providing an unprecedented level of quality service and compassionate care. It offers a range of services including rehabilitation therapy, long-term care, and caregiver support. The facility proudly serves Buffalo County and the surrounding areas.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
56
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
82.1%
Residents per day (avg)
46
Occupancy rate
82.1%
Residents per day (avg)
46
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
42% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
27 days
Private pay
44% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Medicaid
14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
9 months
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$8.3M
Surplus of revenue
$102.2K
Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$8,258,716.00
Surplus of revenue
$102,210.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.1M
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.
$5.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$8.2M
56-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Nebraska averageOccupied beds
46 / 56
Average residents
54 per day
License details
Facility type
Nursing Home
County:
BUFFALO
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
285189
Certification type:
Certification
Ownership & operating entity
Good Samaritan Society – St John’s is administrated by Jennifer Stauss, Administrator.
Owner name:
Good Samaritan Society - St John's
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Cherlyn Hunt
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Contact Information
Fax:
(308) 236-7157
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Rehabilitation Therapy, Caregiver Support, Long-Term Care
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.
19 visits/inspections
10 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
1 routine inspections
Results
9 with issues
10 without issues
Show Inspection Reports
Latest inspection
Date:March 12, 2022
Type:Renewal
89 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
5
Nebraska average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Total health citations
31
Citations per inspection
6.2
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
25 of 31 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 31 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 31 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 0.2
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 0.5
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
31 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jul 02, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jul 02, 2025
Corrected
Environmental moderate citation
Jan 06, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Jan 06, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.
Mother Hull Home
-40%
+36%
+7%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Kearney
58
87
BRAUER, SIEG
75.1%
$4,872,971.00
$3,182,649.00
65.3%
41
6.0488
1
14
-40%+36%+7%
Good Samaritan Society – St John’s
-41%
-20%
+18%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NE 68847
56
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RICHARDSON, ABBY
83.2%
$8,183,084.00
$3,092,924.00
37.8%
45.60
3.5593
-
31
-41%-20%+18%
Chi Health Good Samaritan
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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78
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Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke‘s
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
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25
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Mount Carmel Home – Keens Memorial
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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73
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Mother Hull Home
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Kearney
Bed Count:
58
Operator:
BRAUER, SIEG
CCN:
285254
Occupancy:
75.1%
Home Revenue:
$4,872,971.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,182,649.00
Payroll %:
65.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
41
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
6.0488
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
14
RN share vs State Avg:
-40%
-40%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+36%
+36%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+7%
+7%
Good Samaritan Society – St John’s
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NE 68847
Bed Count:
56
Operator:
RICHARDSON, ABBY
CCN:
285189
Occupancy:
83.2%
Home Revenue:
$8,183,084.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,092,924.00
Payroll %:
37.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
45.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.5593
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
31
RN share vs State Avg:
-41%
-41%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-20%
-20%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+18%
+18%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
70
Total Staff
65
Employees
5
Contractors
16,789
Total Hours (Quarter)
25
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 10.3 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 10 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 23 | 7.1 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
51 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
9 staff
4.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
2.8%
of total hours from contractors
471 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 2
Nurse Practitioner: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 23 | 0 | 23 | 7,076 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 15 | 0 | 15 | 2,680 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1,864 | 90 | 99% | 10 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,429 | 84 | 92% | 10.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 575 | 71 | 78% | 7.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 1 | 2 | 538 | 67 | 74% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 516 | 64 | 70% | 8.1 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 2 | 0 | 2 | 416 | 53 | 58% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 309 | 59 | 65% | 5.2 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 297 | 41 | 45% | 7.2 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 249 | 38 | 42% | 6.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 246 | 58 | 64% | 4.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 224 | 67 | 74% | 3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 209 | 57 | 63% | 3.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 102 | 13 | 14% | 7.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 9 | 10% | 4.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 2% | 6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 4% | 2.2 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
49 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
4 residents (8.2%)
Medicaid
11 residents (22.4%)
Private pay or other
34 residents (69.4%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family Member Group
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Active Family Council
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, 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.
16.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
16.0
42% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 11.3
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
32.1
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
32.1
38% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 23.3
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
26.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
26.3%
27% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 20.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
32.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
32.8%
48% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 22.1%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
37.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
37.3%
38% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 26.9%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.6%
47% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.5%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.8%
57% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.8%
56% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 3.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.6%
40% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 5.4%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.9%
58% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.4%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
21.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
21.9%
10% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 19.8%
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%
7% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 93.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.8%
In line with Nebraska averageNebraska average: 96.1%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.0%
17% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 80.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.7%
30% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 2.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
83.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
83.3%
10% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 75.9%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Good Samaritan Society – St John’s based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
83.2%
↓ 2.4pp vs 2022
Net Income
$102,210
↓ ~$435K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$3,912,013
↑ ~$516K vs 2022
Profit Margin
1.3%
↓ 5.3pp vs 2022
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