Good Samaritan Society - Park River

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Good Samaritan Society - Park River, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF725Aug 21, 2025

  Based on review of facility policy, review of call light logs, and resident, family, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure sufficient nursing staff and related services are available at all times to meet the residents' needs for 2 of 8 sampled residents (Resident #30 and #39), one supplemental resident (Resident #26) and 1 confidential resident (Resident A) who required staff assistance. Failure to provide sufficient staffing does not promote each resident's rights, physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, and/or provide a safe environment for the residents. Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled Call Light occurred on 08/20/25. This policy, revised 07/08/25, stated, When residents call light is observed/heard, go to the resident's room promptly. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 21, 2025

  Based on observation, review of professional reference, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure food is prepared and stored in a clean and sanitary manner in 2 of 2 kitchen/nutrition centers (main kitchen and nutrition center) observed. Failure to ensure cleanliness of the kitchen and proper food storage has the potential for contamination of food and may result in a foodborne illness to residents, visitors, and staff. Findings include: The 2022 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code, Chapter 4, Section 4-6, pages 20-21, Section 4-601.11 Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, stated, . (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF641Jul 11, 2024

  Based on record review, review of the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) 3.0 User's Manual (Version 1.18.11), and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure accurate coding of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for 5 of 12 sampled residents (#1, #3, #13, #15, and #25). Failure to accurately complete the MDS does not allow each resident's assessment to reflect their current status/needs and may affect the development of a comprehensive care plan and the care provided to the residents. Findings include: SECTION GG: FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES AND GOALS The Long-Term Care Facility RAI Manual, revised October 2023, pages GG-14, GG-15, and GG-21, states . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550Mar 12, 2024

  Based on observation, review of facility grievances, review of the North Dakota Long Term Care Ombudsman Program's Guide to Resident Rights, and staff interview, the facility failed to treat residents with respect and dignity and failed to provide resident care in a manner and an environment that promotes, maintains, or enhances their quality of life on 1 of 1 days of survey. Failure to treat residents with dignity and speak respectfully has the potential to affect the residents' psychosocial wellbeing. Findings include: The North Dakota Long Term Care Ombudsman Program's Guide to Resident Rights, updated 03/21/23, stated, . The facility must treat you courteously, fairly and with dignity. Observation on 03/12/24 at 8:05 a.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF725Mar 12, 2024

  Based on observation, review of facility policy, review of facility call light logs, resident interviews, and staff interview, the facility failed to promptly respond to residents' call lights for 4 of 4 confidential residents (Residents A, B, C, and D) who required staff assistance. Failure to promptly respond to resident calls for assistance may result in residents experiencing unmet needs and may negatively affect the residents' physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Call Light occurred on 03/12/24. This policy, dated 08/01/23, stated, . 2. When resident's call light is observed/heard, go to the resident's room promptly. 3. Respond to request as soon as possible. […]