Good Samaritan Center
Assisted Living Facility
10676 Marvin Jones Drive, Dowling Park, FL 32060
Good Samaritan Center is a senior care community located in Dowling Park, FL. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living for older adults in the Dowling Park area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (386) 658-5550 .
With 161 beds, Good Samaritan Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Suwannee County average about 60 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Suwannee County average about 3.3 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 5.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Suwannee County average about 4.0 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 35%.
The community is located in Suwannee County, FL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 13 problems at Good Samaritan Center. None of them caused harm to a resident.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Administration
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Good Samaritan Center offers assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit limited liability corporation
- Beds / units 161
- Nursing hours per resident/day 5.1
- Annual staff turnover 35%
- Last health inspection April 2026
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