Good Samaritan Living Center
605 Hilltop Avenue, Franklinton, LA 70438 · (985) 839-6706
Non profit - Corporation · 84 certified beds
Good Samaritan Living Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 4 citations (the Louisiana average is 6.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $168,630 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 13, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.May 13, 2026 · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 13, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.May 13, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.May 13, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.January 7, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.November 9, 2023 · F0580 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 9, 2023 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.November 9, 2023 · F0835 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $168,630November 9, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Louisiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.84 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.28 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.50 | 1.17 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.06 | 2.27 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 47.6% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 84 |
| Average residents per day | 48.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Fair City Health and Rehab Franklinton · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Resthaven Living Center Bogalusa · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- The Lodge at Tangi Pines Amite · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Christwood Covington · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Forest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Covington · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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