Good Samaritan Society - Bottineau, Bottineau, North Dakota
- 31
- Citations from health inspectionsNorth Dakota average: 17 a home
- 3
- Residents harmed or put in dangerNorth Dakota average: 1.5 a home
- $110,247
- Fines from the federal governmentNorth Dakota average: $27,629 a home
- 2 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsNorth Dakota average: 3.2
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Nine inspection visits produced 31 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in one finding. Residents were found hurt in two cases. Federal fines came to $110,247 (two fines). Once, Medicare stopped paying for new admissions.
The CMS abuse icon is shown for this home. Care Compare adds it after a citation for abuse or neglect. Either a resident was harmed recently, or harm could have resulted over two inspections in a row.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 2 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 2 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 4 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 2 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 3.59 hours each dayThe North Dakota average is 4.42 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.95 hours each dayThe North Dakota average is 0.93 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 63.5%against the North Dakota average of 48.8%
- Beds that are certified
- 52
- Ownership
- Corporation (non profit)
- Chain
- Good Samaritan Society, with 92 homes
- Street address
- 725 E 10th St, Bottineau, North Dakota 58318
- County
- Bottineau
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
One citation dated June 29, 2026
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Three citations dated March 11, 2026
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F582 Notice of Medicare and Medicaid Coverage and Costs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
12 citations dated Sept. 11, 2025
- F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F849 Arrange Hospice Care When Needed: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F658 Care That Meets Professional Standards: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F637 Reassess After a Major Change in Condition: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F558 Meeting Residents' Needs and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Two citations dated July 16, 2025
Two citations dated May 13, 2025
Two citations dated March 20, 2025
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F640 Send Assessment Data to State on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Jan. 22, 2025
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated July 16, 2024
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Seven citations dated Oct. 5, 2023
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F759 Medication Error Rate of 5 Percent or More: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F727 Required Registered Nurse and Nursing Director: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F658 Care That Meets Professional Standards: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F640 Send Assessment Data to State on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2025 | Fine | $96,272 |
| March 20, 2025 | Payment denial for new admissions | four days |
| July 16, 2024 | Fine | $13,975 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- The home is run by The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society (operational or managerial control).
- Owns 100% through another company: Sanford.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 355093. Other homes in North Dakota.