B+
80/100Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Syracuse, Nebraska)
1622 Walnut Street, Syracuse, Nebraska 68446
Phone: 4022692251
CMS Overall:4/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
88
Avg Residents/Day
50.3
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Otoe
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall4/5
Health4/5
Staffing3/5
Quality4/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Nebraska Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.44 | 0.69 | -0.25 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.33 | 4.12 | -0.79 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 3/5 | 3.3/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 32.4% | 48.5% | - |
Health Citation History
9 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-30 | Environmental Deficiencies | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-30 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-16 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-16 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-16 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-16 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-16 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-09 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
42 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-30 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-30 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-30 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-30 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-30 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-30 | Services Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-30 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-30 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-30 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-06-30 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-16 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-16 | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-16 | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-16 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-16 | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-16 | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-16 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-16 | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-16 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-16 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-16 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-16 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-16 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-09 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-09 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-09 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-09 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-09 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-09 | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-09 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-09 | Services Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-09 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-09 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties
No penalty records found.
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