Good Samaritan Society - Park River
Park River, Walsh County, North Dakota · CCN 355089 · Non-profit (Corporation) · part of Good Samaritan Society (92 facilities, chain average 3 stars)
CMS rates Good Samaritan Society - Park River 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 44 certified beds, 43 residents a day on average. 29 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; 1 fine totalling $42,181.
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 | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 2 / 3 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.01936 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.6982 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 2.51475 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47.4% (registered nurses 36.4%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
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.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-21 complaint survey |
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0725 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-21 complaint survey |
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 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-21 complaint survey |
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 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-21 | 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 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-21 | Ensure 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-02-19 complaint survey |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-02-19 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-02-19 complaint survey |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-24 |
| 2024-07-11 complaint survey |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-11 complaint survey |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-11 complaint survey |
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-11 complaint survey |
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 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-11 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 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-11 complaint survey |
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-11 complaint survey |
Ensure 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-11 complaint survey |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-03-12 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-12 complaint survey |
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0725 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-12 complaint survey |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-12 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0585 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-12 complaint survey |
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 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-12 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-12 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 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-12 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-03-12 complaint survey |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-16 |
| 2023-06-08 | Honor 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-12 |
| 2023-06-08 | 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 2023-07-12 |
| 2023-06-08 | 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 2023-07-12 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-14 | Fine | $42,181 |
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.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2019-01-01 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 2019-01-01 |
| Johnson, Joel Individual | contracted managing employee | — | 2013-01-09 |
| Cain, James Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-05-30 |
| Dykhouse, Dana Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-05-30 |
| Engbrecht, Wesley Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-05-30 |
| Gassen, William Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-05-30 |
| Gulsvig, Neil Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-05-30 |
| Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-05-30 |
| Lundeen, Mark Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-05-30 |
| Molbert, Lauris Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-05-30 |
| North, Andrew Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-05-30 |
| Shulkin, David Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-05-30 |
| Teiken, Brent Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-05-30 |
| Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-05-30 |
| Fluit, Joel Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-10-01 |
| Gassen, William Individual | corporate officer | — | 2024-05-30 |
| Middleton, Aimee Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-01-27 |
| Olson, Nicholas Individual | corporate officer | — | 2024-04-08 |
| Rogers, Michael Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-06-13 |
| Schema, Nathan Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-01-01 |
| Carlson, Lara Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2022-07-17 |
| Morrison, Tony Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2019-01-01 |
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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 Walsh County.