Good Samaritan Society - Prairie Winds
State licensed413 E NEELY ST, Atkinson, NE 68713
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Assisted living & personal care24-hour supervisionMedication management
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson
Atkinson, NebraskaMedicare inspection record
About Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson
Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Atkinson, Nebraska residents who need specialized medical care and recovery support. Our team focuses on helping patients regain strength and independence through personalized treatment plans and compassionate daily care.
Community at a glance
Capacity
61 residents
Location
Atkinson, NE
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
409 Neely Street, Atkinson, Nebraska 68713
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 10, 2026, state inspectors cited 14 health deficiencies (the Nebraska average is 7.4).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 26 minutes with each resident a day, below the Nebraska average of 3 hours 59 minutes.
Medicare fined Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson once in the last three years, $22,653 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 26 minutesBelow the Nebraska average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 44 minutesAbove the Nebraska average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 68%Above the Nebraska average |
1 administrator has left the home in the past year.
Inspections
43 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
February 10, 2026 · Standard inspection · 13 citations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 27, 2026Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Mar 27, 2026Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Mar 27, 2026Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Mar 27, 2026Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 27, 2026Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 27, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 27, 2026Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 27, 2026Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 27, 2026Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 27, 2026Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Mar 27, 2026Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 27, 2026Post nurse staffing information every day.
Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Mar 27, 2026
November 20, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 29, 2025
April 22, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 3, 2025Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 3, 2025
January 15, 2025 · Standard inspection · 7 citations+
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 27, 2025Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 27, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 27, 2025Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Feb 27, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Feb 27, 2025Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 27, 2025Implement 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Feb 27, 2025
September 25, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 7 citations+
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 8, 2024Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 8, 2024Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 8, 2024Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 8, 2024Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 8, 2024Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 8, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 8, 2024
January 10, 2024 · Standard inspection · 13 citations+
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 6, 2024Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 6, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 6, 2024Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Feb 6, 2024Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 6, 2024Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Feb 6, 2024Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Feb 6, 2024Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Feb 6, 2024Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 6, 2024Implement 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Feb 6, 2024Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Feb 6, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Feb 6, 2024Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 6, 2024
Fines and payment denials
1 fine totaling $22,653 in the last three years.
- January 10, 2024Fine: $22,653
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
- Medicare-certified beds
- 61
- Average residents per day
- 28
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- February 1, 1996
- Part of a chain
- Good Samaritan Society, 92 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 285177
Location
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409 Neely StreetAtkinson, NE 68713
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Questions about Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson
How did Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on February 10, 2026 and cited 14 health deficiencies, 4 of them from complaint investigations. The Nebraska average is 7.4.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 26 minutes with each resident per day, including 44 minutes from registered nurses. 68% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson once in the last three years, totaling $22,653.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.