Good Samaritan Society - Larimore
Assisted Living
501 East Front Street, Larimore, ND 58251
Moving into a senior community doesn’t mean the loss of independence. It provides you opportunities to socialize and spend more time doing the things you enjoy. Assisted living services offer you a chance to live life to the fullest. We understand that each tenant is an individual with unique needs and preferences. We offer an array of services if you need assistance with daily living. Trained staff members are here to assist with personal needs including bathing or showering, selection of clothing, dressing, grooming, hygiene and medication administration.
Operated by Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, which runs 230 communities in our directory.
With 40 beds, Good Samaritan Society - Larimore is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Grand Forks County average about 123 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 90% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.9 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Grand Forks County average about 4.7 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 79%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Grand Forks County, ND.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 49 problems at Good Samaritan Society - Larimore. 3 findings involved harm to a resident. 36 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home twice, a total of $119,935.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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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
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nursing and Physician Services
Post nurse staffing information every day.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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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
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
Administration
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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 Society - Larimore offers assisted living, nursing home care, respite care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Other
- Beds / units 40
- Religious affiliation Lutheran
- Occupancy 90%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.4
- Annual staff turnover 79%
- Last health inspection March 2026
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