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Good Samaritan Society - Larimore

501 E Front St, Larimore, ND 58251701343624440 certified beds · 36 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2024
Deficiencies
49
1453
Penalties · 3 yrs
$119,935
2 fines
Last survey
2026-05-19
Complaint
CMS overall
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall /5
Health
Staffing
Quality
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · North Dakota Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2026-05-19Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2026-03-18Standard0160CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-11-05Complaint001CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-07-09Complaint001CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-02-13Standard1150CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-02-01Standard0131CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · North Dakota Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2026-05-19Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-05Record 355097-20260519-F684
2026-03-18Standard survey · 16 deficienciesOfficial report
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 355097-20260318-F552
F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 355097-20260318-F578
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 355097-20260318-F583
F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 355097-20260318-F627
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 355097-20260318-F628
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 355097-20260318-F641
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 355097-20260318-F677
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 355097-20260318-F689
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 355097-20260318-F695
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 355097-20260318-F732
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 355097-20260318-F759
F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 355097-20260318-F761
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 355097-20260318-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 355097-20260318-F812
F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyScope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 355097-20260318-F868
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 355097-20260318-F880
2025-11-05Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-01-09Record 355097-20251105-F686
2025-07-09Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-07-07Record 355097-20250709-F689
2025-02-13Standard survey · 16 deficienciesOfficial report
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-15Record 355097-20250213-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-15Record 355097-20250213-F609
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-13Record 355097-20250213-F641
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-13Record 355097-20250213-F655
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-15Record 355097-20250213-F657
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 355097-20250213-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-15Record 355097-20250213-F690
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-15Record 355097-20250213-F698
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 355097-20250213-F725
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 355097-20250213-F759
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-13Record 355097-20250213-F801
F809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 355097-20250213-F809
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 355097-20250213-F812
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-13Record 355097-20250213-F865
F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-13Record 355097-20250213-F882
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 355097-20250213-F732
2024-02-01Standard survey · 14 deficienciesOfficial report
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-03-15Record 355097-20240201-F692
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-15Record 355097-20240201-F550
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-15Record 355097-20240201-F640
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-15Record 355097-20240201-F657
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-15Record 355097-20240201-F677
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-28Record 355097-20240201-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-28Record 355097-20240201-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-15Record 355097-20240201-F690
F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-15Record 355097-20240201-F699
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-15Record 355097-20240201-F725
F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-15Record 355097-20240201-F727
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-15Record 355097-20240201-F760
F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-15Record 355097-20240201-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-15Record 355097-20240201-F812

Penalties & enforcement

DateActionAmountSource
2025-11-05Civil money penalty$110,825CMS · Penalties
2025-07-09Civil money penalty$9,110CMS · Penalties

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.92
Facility
North Dakota
National
North Dakota 0.93 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.44
Facility
North Dakota
National
North Dakota 4.42 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.15
Facility
North Dakota
National
North Dakota 3.80 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover79%
Facility
North Dakota
National
North Dakota 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover71%
Facility
North Dakota
National
North Dakota 40% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityNorth DakotaNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
12.6%4.9%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
4.4%5.1%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
20.0%22.7%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
4.5%2.6%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.2%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
14.4%19.8%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
14.9%5.8%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
13.3%17.4%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Sanford
Organization
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Cain, James
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Dykhouse, Dana
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Engbrecht, Wesley
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Fluit, Joel
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Gassen, William
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Gassen, William
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Gulsvig, Neil
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Lundeen, Mark
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Middleton, Aimee
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Molbert, Lauris
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Morrison, Tony
Individual
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE
North, Andrew
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Olson, Nicholas
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Rogers, Michael
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Schema, Nathan
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Shulkin, David
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Sisson, Caitlin
Individual
CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE
Stoen, Svetlana
Individual
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE
Teiken, Brent
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
Good Samaritan Society92 facilities
View chain record

Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or North Dakota.

No county cost figures on file for Grand Forks.

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One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.

Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01