Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse
1622 Walnut Street, Syracuse, NE 68446
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
How Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse Compares
Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse is a 88-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Syracuse, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.0%) is below the Nebraska average of 4.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 88 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 53% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.7% — better than the Nebraska average of 20.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.4% (28% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.2% (100% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse with other nursing homes in Syracuse.
What keeps Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.2% here versus 4.4% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.0% here versus 4.2% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 53% occupancy across 88 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse?
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 - Syracuse?
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 Syracuse
Syracuse sits in Otoe County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Nebraska as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 3,073 (19.2%)
- Median age
- 42.0 years
- Median household income
- $64,755
- Median home value
- $145,100
Demographics for Otoe County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Syracuse.
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