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Good Samaritan Care Center

403 West Main

4.5(19 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
72
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Government, County
Certified beds
72
Ownership
Non-profit district home run by elected board
Transportation
Van trips offered for medical appointments
Religious life
Weekly devotions and Sunday services from local churches

What Families Think

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Families describe Good Samaritan Care Center as a small, community-rooted nursing home where staff treat residents like family and go out of their way to provide comfort and companionship. Most reviewers praise the warmth of the caregivers and the quality of care their loved ones received, though one review raised concerns about a specific staff member's attitude. The facility has operated for over fifty years and has been updated through renovations in 2003 and 2010.

What reviewers praise

  • Staff described as loving, family-like, and respectful
  • Positive outcomes reported from outpatient therapy department
  • Long-standing facility with over 50 years of operation
  • Renovated dining, hallway, and living areas in 2010
  • Weekly care plan meetings involve residents and families
  • Community volunteers and churches provide extra activities

What reviewers flag

  • One reviewer described a nurse as unkind and disrespectful
  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Good Samaritan Care Center is a senior living community in Cole Camp, Missouri offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 19 reviews.

About Good Samaritan Care Center

Good Samaritan Care Center is a long-term care nursing home located in Cole Camp, Missouri, offering 24-hour skilled nursing care. The facility has been operating for over fifty years and maintains compliance with state and federal regulations. Its professional staff includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified medication technicians, nurse assistants, on-call physicians, an activities director, dietitian, and social services director.

The facility completed a major expansion in 2003 that added a large activity area, family area, and offices. In 2010, the home remodeled its older addition, including dining areas, hallways, and resident living areas. Residents have access to several homey sitting areas throughout the home, and all rooms include basic cable TV service.

Good Samaritan Care Center provides a variety of activities and services to support residents' well-being. Weekly devotions and Sunday services are offered through community churches, while community organizations volunteer regularly to provide extra activities. The dietary department prepares meals, with staff providing special carry-in dishes for occasions. Residents participate in activities including crafts, cooking classes, pitch, toss-off games, and live music. The facility organizes family nights for residents to spend time with family and friends, and provides van trips at minimal cost for doctor and hospital appointments.

Outside medical services are available on-site or by referral, including podiatry, vision care, psychiatry, x-ray, and lab services. Weekly care plan meetings bring together residents, families, and the care team to discuss individual needs and progress. The facility is a non-profit district home managed by an elected board of six members and accepts private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Types of Care at Good Samaritan Care Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Games
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Good Samaritan Care Center

4.5overall · 19 ratings combined

4.5★ on Google (19)

Lauren Hallenbook

Jun 2026

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The staff was wonderful to my stepmom. She did very well here and we are thankful for all the care she received. As a resident, she had very few complaints about the staff and facilities. She would have told anyone and everyone about it if she had! She was very happy there.

Angie Chapman

Apr 2026

via Google ↗

These are the most amazing people always friendly

Oscar Dubious

Nov 2023

via Google ↗

I could not stand it here, I feel so bad leaving a family member here one of the nurses was such a brat I could not stand her, your loved ones would be better off somewhere else.

Chris Nichols

Mar 2019

via Google ↗

Good Sam is the best nursing home I have ever ministered in. There is genuine love and care from the staff towards residents. And they treat me the same respect they give there own pastor's. Thank you for loving these great people of our community. They still have so much to offer with there wisdom and smiles.

Jennifer Rehmer

Dec 2018

via Google ↗

My grandmother has been a resident here for several years. The staff treat her as part of their own family. Her care has always been outstanding. The staff is wonderful. It is a great asset to our community. Several other family members have used the out patient therapy department with good results.

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 5 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Sep 6, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth StandardNo citations
Oct 19, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 28, 2023

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 24, 2023

  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 24, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 28, 2023

Jul 14, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard1 citation
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 5, 2022

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Good Samaritan Care Center offer?

Good Samaritan Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Good Samaritan Care Center located?

Good Samaritan Care Center is located at 403 West Main in Cole Camp, Missouri.

What do families say about Good Samaritan Care Center?

Families describe Good Samaritan Care Center as a small, community-rooted nursing home where staff treat residents like family and go out of their way to provide comfort and companionship. Most reviewers praise the warmth of the caregivers and the quality of care their loved ones received, though one review raised concerns about a specific staff member's attitude. The facility has operated for over fifty years and has been updated through renovations in 2003 and 2010.

How did Good Samaritan Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Good Samaritan Care Center had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 5 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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