Nursing Care Index

Good Samaritan Society - St Luke's Village

Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska · CCN 285192 · Non-profit (Corporation) · part of Good Samaritan Society (92 facilities, chain average 3 stars)

CMS rates Good Samaritan Society - St Luke's Village 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 60 certified beds, 40 residents a day on average. 28 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 2 at immediate jeopardy; 1 fine totalling $11,654.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Health inspections★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Staffing★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Quality measures★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay1 / 2 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing3.5159 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.69191 hours per resident per day
Weekend total3.03697 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover64.7% (registered nurses 66.7%)
Administrators who left0

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-04-14 Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0800
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-05-25
2026-04-14 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-05-25
2026-04-14 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-05-25
2026-04-14 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0605
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-05-25
2026-04-14 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-05-25
2026-04-14 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-05-25
2026-04-14 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-05-25
2026-04-14 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-05-25
2026-04-14 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-05-25
2025-04-16
complaint survey
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-05-09
2025-04-16
complaint survey
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-05-09
2025-01-28 Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0801
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-12
2025-01-28 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-12
2025-01-28 Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0940
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-12
2025-01-28
complaint survey
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-12
2025-01-28 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-12
2025-01-28 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-12
2025-01-28 Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0678
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-12
2025-01-28 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-12
2025-01-28
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-12
2025-01-28 Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0712
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-12
2025-01-28 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-12
2025-01-28 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-12
2024-02-05 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-15
2024-02-05 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-15
2024-02-05 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-15
2024-02-05 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-15
2024-02-05 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-15

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2025-04-16Fine$11,654

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Sanford
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%2019-01-01
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest100%2019-01-01
Murray, Chadd
Individual
contracted managing employee2018-10-31
Cain, James
Individual
corporate director2024-05-30
Dykhouse, Dana
Individual
corporate director2024-05-30
Engbrecht, Wesley
Individual
corporate director2024-05-30
Gassen, William
Individual
corporate director2024-05-30
Gulsvig, Neil
Individual
corporate director2024-05-30
Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie
Individual
corporate director2024-05-30
Lundeen, Mark
Individual
corporate director2024-05-30
Molbert, Lauris
Individual
corporate director2024-05-30
North, Andrew
Individual
corporate director2024-05-30
Shulkin, David
Individual
corporate director2024-05-30
Teiken, Brent
Individual
corporate director2024-05-30
Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie
Individual
corporate director2024-05-30
Fluit, Joel
Individual
corporate officer2022-10-01
Gassen, William
Individual
corporate officer2024-05-30
Middleton, Aimee
Individual
corporate officer2022-01-27
Olson, Nicholas
Individual
corporate officer2024-04-08
Rogers, Michael
Individual
corporate officer2022-06-13
Schema, Nathan
Individual
corporate officer2022-01-01
Foster, James
Individual
w-2 managing employee2022-09-04
Morrison, Tony
Individual
w-2 managing employee2019-01-01

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Buffalo County.