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Quick Facts

Total units
97
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
97
Google rating
2.3 out of 5 from 15 reviews
Licensed capacity
Licensed for up to 97 residents

What Families Think

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St Vincent'S - A Prospera Community carries a 2.3 out of 5 rating from 15 Google reviews, pointing to a mixed overall experience, but no detailed reviewer comments are available to explain the specific praises or concerns behind that score.

What reviewers flag

  • Google rating of 2.3 out of 5, well below average for the category
  • No detailed reviews available to explain what drives the low rating
  • No amenities information published for families to review

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Good Samaritan Society – St. Vincent's is a senior living community in Bismarck, North Dakota offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care and Respite / Short-Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 2.3 out of 5 across 15 reviews.

About Good Samaritan Society – St. Vincent's

Good Samaritan Society, St. Vincent's is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Bismarck, North Dakota, operated by Good Samaritan Society. Licensed for up to 97 residents, it is Medicare and Medicaid certified and offers 24-hour staffing, on-site nursing, private rooms, dietary accommodations, medication management, housekeeping and laundry services, wheelchair accessibility, and social activities in a restaurant-style dining room.

The community holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Reviewers consistently report serious concerns about responsiveness to resident needs. Multiple families described call lights going unanswered for 20 to 30 minutes or longer, residents left sitting in wheelchairs for extended periods without assistance, and meals being skipped or served cold. One reviewer wrote that a resident "was not supposed to walk without assistance, yet no one comes to help her get to the bathroom." Another family reported their mother returned to the hospital after only 13 days due to complications including infections and bed sores. While one reviewer noted there were some good nurses and CNAs, most accounts describe a concerning pattern of delayed care and inadequate attention to resident needs.

Types of Care at Good Samaritan Society – St. Vincent's

Respite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • 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
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Good Samaritan Society – St. Vincent's

2.3overall · 15 ratings combined

2.3★ on Google (15)

Nicole Nelson

Oct 2025

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I was not please how CNAs and nurses treated my grandma while she was there on the unit she was on. It was a bad experience for us, during that time she was skipped for meals (no one would help nor encourage her), left to sit in the wheelchair seemed all day long. I demanded the social worker to move her to a different unit. It was a little better but when hospice was involved everyone turned cold on me and my family..I am the one that knew my grandmother so well that I knew this choice was the best thing I could do to help my grandma, the state she was in she would have not appericated for living. I had to respect her wishes. She was on hospice for ONLY 3 days, and passed Sept 13th. If I had a choice, I would have not sent my grandma to this facility but it was the only place open at the time.

Susan Brockel

Apr 2023

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My mother was only here for 13 days and it was a bad experience for us, during that time she was skipped for meals, left to sit in the wheelchair for hours, took 22 min. for a call light to be answered. I had to call daily to get issues taken care of. The reason mom was only there for 13 days was because she ended up back in the hospital. Hopefully we can find a better place to meet our needs.

Jen Marchus

Dec 2022

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I would like to say I would give them zero stars if I could. My dad was in there for rehab for 21 days he received Bladder infection Yeast infection Bed sores Somedays they would forget his food or it was cold and not what he ordered When he would call would take them 30mins to help him Thank God my dad could advocate for himself

Marilyn Mitzel

Feb 2022

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It's a bad experience for my 90 yr old mom Bernice who came to St. Vincent's from Sanford with a fractured spine. She was sent here because she needs help with everything and isn't supposed to walk without assistance, yet even when putting the call button on, no one comes to help her get to the bathroom, not once all day. She barely made it herself, dangerously using a walker. When you tell the staff that's unacceptable they bark back and always have an excuse. The first night they stuck her in a freezing room with only a thin blanket, not even a water cup in the room and no assistance. She drank from the faucet. Her words to me "If I have to stay in here I'm going to die in here tonight. I'm calling the cops I have to get out." The staff has a snarky attitude and lack of compassion. They make you the problem, are unprofessional and difficult to get on the phone. If you do talk to them, they tell you what they think you want to hear and then ignore it. They may pop in and say hi but little has been done so far to actually help mom or get started on rehab so she can get out of there. I see why they have a two star rating - it should be zero. Our goal is to get her out asap but she has to rehab first so she can get up and walk to her walker which ironically she is doing anyway without their help. And forget about a hot meal, it arrives ice cold. This is supposed to be a skilled nursing center, but is severely lacking from our experience. Since her arrival it's been non stop concern trying to get her the help she needs to get back home to Touchmark. We hope your experience is better - Good Luck!

Kathy Olzweski

Jul 2021

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Hi my husband was at ST Vincents for rehab. I want to start off by saying there were some very good nurses and CNA:s there BUT for the most part it was not a good place to be. I was there almost every day all day and when I was not my daughter would be there. The lights would not get answered for 20 or 30 min minimum. Even the bed alarms did not get answered promptly. The food was COLD ALL the time. The therapists were very good. This was not just for my husband but for all of the residents. For all the time i was there I never saw the DR. from what my daughter told me she was rude. I did see the PA twice maybe 3 times. Thank Heavens we are out of there. IF I had a choice it ST VINCENTS would not be my choice for any of my loved ones or friends.

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 42 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 3, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard21 citations
  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 10, 2025

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 7, 2025

  • 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, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 7, 2025

  • Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 7, 2025

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 7, 2025

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 7, 2025

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 7, 2025

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 7, 2025

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 7, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 7, 2025

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 7, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 7, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 7, 2025

  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 7, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 7, 2025

  • Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 7, 2025

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 7, 2025

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 7, 2025

  • Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2025

  • Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 7, 2025

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 7, 2025

Feb 29, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard15 citations
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 8, 2024

  • 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, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 8, 2024

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 18, 2024

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 8, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 8, 2024

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 8, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 18, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 8, 2024

  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 8, 2024

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 8, 2024

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 8, 2024

  • Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 18, 2024

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 8, 2024

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 8, 2024

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 8, 2024

Mar 2, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations
  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 22, 2023

  • 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 Mar 22, 2023

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 25, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 25, 2023

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 22, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 25, 2023

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 Society – St. Vincent's offer?

Good Samaritan Society – St. Vincent's offers Respite / Short-Term Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

How much does Good Samaritan Society – St. Vincent's cost?

Good Samaritan Society – St. Vincent's has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Bismarck that publish rates start around $3,372 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Does Good Samaritan Society – St. Vincent's offer respite or short-term stays?

Yes. Good Samaritan Society – St. Vincent's lists respite and short-term care among its options. A respite stay gives a family caregiver a planned break while your loved one receives full care, and it also works as a low-commitment trial before a permanent move.

Where is Good Samaritan Society – St. Vincent's located?

Good Samaritan Society – St. Vincent's is located at 1021 N. 26th St. in Bismarck, North Dakota.

What do families say about Good Samaritan Society – St. Vincent's?

Good Samaritan Society – St. Vincent's carries a 2.3 out of 5 rating from 15 Google reviews. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

How did Good Samaritan Society – St. Vincent's do on recent health and safety inspections?

Good Samaritan Society – St. Vincent's had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 42 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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