Good Samaritan Society – Auburn – Auburn, NE

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Good Samaritan Society – Auburn

1322 U Street, Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4954
102 beds
All Auburn facilities
4.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
2.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
60.81
Score /100
#11812
National Rank

#11812
of 14703 facilities
National
19.7% position
#130
of 179 in NE
State Rank
#1
of 1 in Nemaha
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Auburn
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 68305
ZIP Rank






About Good Samaritan Society – AuburnGood Samaritan Society – Auburn is located at 1322 U Street, Auburn, NE, reachable at (402) 274-4954. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 102.0 certified beds and serves an average of 59 residents per day. It is part of the Good Samaritan Society network (89 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1991-12-01. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Good Samaritan Society – Auburn

Address

1322 U Street, Auburn, NE 68305

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 102 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Both
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Below Average (2★) quality of care
Compliance
✅ Zero fines across all 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
60.81
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#11812 of 14703 nationally – #130 of 179 in Nebraska

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Good Samaritan Society – Auburn is a strong choice for families in the Auburn, NE area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care. Its clean five-year compliance record adds confidence for families making this important decision.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

4 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

2 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightGood Samaritan Society – Auburn currently provides 3 hours 29 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 35 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 46.7% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 29 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 12 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours42 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours35 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours2 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 1 minute
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours19 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryGood Samaritan Society – Auburn has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 21.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#11,812
of 14,703
National
Bottom 20%
#130
of 179
NE State
Bottom 27% in NE
#1
of 1
️ Nemaha County
Best in county
#1
of 1
️ Auburn
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 68305
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Good Samaritan Society – Auburn ranks 11812th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 60.8/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within NE, it ranks 130th out of 179 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,212 nationally and RN hours rank #7,129 nationally (#108 in NE).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NE State Rank Note
2022 3.10 #11,107 / 14,703 #152 / 179 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 3.22 #10,257 / 14,703 #145 / 179 Below average
2024 3.39 #9,243 / 14,703 #134 / 179 Below average
2025 3.34 #10,440 / 14,703 #146 / 179 Below average
2026 3.49 #9,212 / 14,703 #134 / 179 Below average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NE State Rank Note
2022 0.48 #9,196 / 14,703 #143 / 179 Below average
2023 0.45 #9,265 / 14,703 #146 / 179 Below average
2024 0.43 #9,747 / 14,703 #149 / 179 Below average
2025 0.35 #11,718 / 14,703 #165 / 179 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 0.58 #7,129 / 14,703 #108 / 179 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Good Samaritan Society – Auburn is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1991-12-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (402) 274-4954 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Good Samaritan Society – Auburn holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (2★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 60.8/100, placing it #11812 of 14703 facilities nationally and #130 of 179 in Nebraska. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Good Samaritan Society – Auburn receives a reported average of 3 hours 29 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 35 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 42 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 12 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 1 minute per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 46.7%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

Good Samaritan Society – Auburn has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 21.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Good Samaritan Society – Auburn ranks 11812th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 60.8/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within NE, it ranks 130th out of 179 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,212 nationally and RN hours rank #7,129 nationally (#108 in NE). Our composite quality score of 60.8/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Auburn, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/nebraska/auburn/

Contact and Location

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Address

1322 U Street, Auburn, NE 68305
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Legal Name

THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 102
Average Residents / Day 59 (58% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Nemaha County, NE
City Auburn, NE
ZIP Code 68305
Approved Since December 1, 1991
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 285112
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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