GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - PARK RIVER
301 SOUTH COUNTY ROAD 12B, Park River, ND 58270
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - PARK RIVER Compares
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - PARK RIVER is a 44-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Park River, North Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Dakota average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.3%) is below the North Dakota average of 5.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 44 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
By the numbers vs. North Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.4% — better than the North Dakota average of 22.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the North Dakota average of 5.1% (74% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.3% — worse than the North Dakota average of 5.3% (40% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Dakota averages across 72 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - PARK RIVER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - PARK RIVER with other nursing homes in Park River.
How is GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - PARK RIVER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - PARK RIVER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% here versus 5.1% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - PARK RIVER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.3% here versus 5.3% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - PARK RIVER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 44 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - PARK RIVER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - PARK RIVER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Park River
Park River sits in Walsh County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than North Dakota as a whole (15.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 2,255 (21.2%)
- Median age
- 44.3 years
- Median household income
- $55,428
- Median home value
- $94,100
Demographics for Walsh County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Park River.
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