Good Samaritan Society - Colonial Villa
Alma, Nebraska · CCN 285185
15 surveys since 2011, 3 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 71
- Surveys
- 15
- Harm or worse
- 3
- Immediate jeopardy
- 2
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 53
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
- County
- Harlan · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1996
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 4
- Health inspection
- 4
- Staffing
- 3
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded more weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 36 not-for-profit facilities with fewer than 66 beds in Nebraska.
Last survey on record
Sep 16, 2025
419 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.15 | 3.99 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.63 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 41.9% | 47.4% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D777.8% | E222.2% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F8802×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F5521×
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- F5781×
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.
- F6281×
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- F6841×
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Good Samaritan Society - Colonial Villa, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, widespreadF725Aug 10, 2026
Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.04Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to have sufficient staff to complete resident assessments and resident observations as required to identify and monitor residents at risk for skin injury. This had the potential to affect all facility residents. The facility census was 33. The facility Administrator was notified on 8/5/26 at 6:25PM of an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) which began on 3/29/26. The IJ was removed on 8/6/26, as confirmed by surveyor onsite verification.Findings are:Record review of the policy titled, Skin Assessment Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Documentation Requirements dated 3/30/26 revealed that all residents will be identified for their risk of developing pressure ulcers on admission/readmission by… […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF686Aug 10, 2026
Licensure Reference Number Title 175 NAC 12.006.09(H)(iii)(1) & 12.006.09(H)(iii)(2) Based on record reviews, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to provide care and services consistent with professional standards of practice to promote the prevention of pressure ulcer development for 1 resident (Resident 2), of 1 resident reviewed. The facility census was 33.The facility Administrator was notified on 8/5/26 at 6:25 PM of an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) which began on 3/29/26. The IJ was removed on 8/6/26, as confirmed by surveyor onsite verification. Findings are:A record review of a policy titled, Care Plan dated 12/1/25. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF584Aug 10, 2026
Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.19(A)Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure that handrails were maintained to prevent the potential for injury. This had the potential to affect all facility residents. The facility census was 33.Findings are:Record review of the facility admission Packet dated 10/2025 revealed that the facility agrees to furnish the resident with room/bed, maintenance and housekeeping services. Record review of the undated Resident Handbook revealed that the facility is responsible for the maintenance and service of the building and all equipment owned by the facility. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 10, 2026
Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.11 Based on record review, observation, and interview; the facility failed to ensure hand hygiene was completed as required during meal service. This had the potential to affect all residents receiving food from the kitchen. The facility census was 33. Findings are: Record review of a document titled 2022 Food Code from the US Food and Drug Administration revealed food employees shall clean their hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and after engaging in activities that have the potential to contaminate the hands. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF881Aug 10, 2026
Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 1-005.06(C) Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to have an effective antibiotic stewardship program. This had the potential to affect all facility residents. The facility census was 33. Findings are:A.A record review of a facility policy titled, Antibiotic Stewardship dated 12/22/25 revealed its purpose is to promote appropriate antibiotic use, optimize treatment of infections, and reduce adverse events associated with antibiotic use.The policy revealed facilities must develop and implement an antibiotic stewardship program that promotes the appropriate use of antibiotics and includes a system of antibiotic oversight; the program should incorporate antibiotic use protocols to address antibiotic prescribing practices such as… […]
Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 71 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Aug 10, 2026Standard and complaint13 findings · 2 harm
- Sep 16, 2025Standard2 findings
- Jul 23, 2024Standard and complaint4 findings
- Jun 21, 2023Standard3 findings
- Apr 13, 2022Standard10 findings
- Jan 6, 2022Complaint1 finding
- Sep 22, 2020Standard1 finding
- Jul 1, 2020Infection control1 finding
Show the 7 earlier surveys
- Apr 22, 2019Standard2 findings
- Jan 11, 2018Standard3 findings
- Dec 1, 2016Standard4 findings
- Dec 15, 2015Standard5 findings
- Dec 8, 2014Standard8 findings
- Oct 11, 2012—12 findings · 1 harm
- Sep 1, 2011—2 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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