Good Samaritan Society - Park River
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0657
F 0657 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to review and revise the comprehensive care plans to reflect the residents' current status for 2 of 14 sampled residents (Resident #12 and #28). Failure to update care plans limited staffs' ability to communicate needs and ensure continuity of care for each resident. Findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled Care Plan occurred on 08/20/25. This policy, revised December 2024 stated, . The plan of care will be modified to reflect the care currently required/provided for the resident. -Observation on 8/18/25 at 4:00 p.m. showed a certified nurse aide (CNA) (#3) transferred Resident #28 from the wheelchair to the bathroom using a sit to stand mechanical lift.
Review of Resident #28's medical record occurred on all days of survey. The care plan stated, Pivot transfer with one assist using the gait belt for toileting.Transfer: Resident requires AX1 [assist times one] staff to stand pivot transfer with gait belt.
During an interview on 08/20/25 at 1:09 p.m. a staff nurse (#4) confirmed Resident #28 transferred using a sit-to-stand lift. -Review of Resident #12’s medical record occurred on all days of survey and showed a weight loss of greater than 10% in one month. The care plan, stated, The resident has unplanned/unexpected weight loss R/T [related to] (SPECIFY) E/B [evidenced by] (SPECIFY) Resident will maintain weight between (SPECIFY: ______ and ______ lbs.) by review date. Weigh (SPECIFY FREQ. [Frequency])”
The care plan failed to include interventions and goals related to Resident #12's weight loss.
Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
If continuation sheet
Event ID:
Printed: 04/13/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED
08/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Good Samaritan Society - Park River
301 South County Road 12b Park River, ND 58270
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F-Tag F0689
Federal health inspectors cited GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - PARK RIVER in PARK RIVER, ND for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - PARK RIVER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0725
F 0725 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Based on review of facility policy, review of call light logs, and resident, family, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure sufficient nursing staff and related services are available at all times to meet the residents' needs for 2 of 8 sampled residents (Resident #30 and #39), one supplemental resident (Resident #26) and 1 confidential resident (Resident A) who required staff assistance. Failure to provide sufficient staffing does not promote each resident's rights, physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, and/or provide a safe environment for the residents. Findings Include:
Review of the facility policy titled Call Light occurred on 08/20/25. This policy, revised 07/08/25, stated, When residents call light is observed/heard, go to the resident's room promptly. Respond to request as soon as possible.
Resident and family interviews occurred on the morning/afternoon of 08/18i25 and identified the following: * Resident A stated they are short of staff here, it takes 30 minutes to answer my call light. * Resident #26 stated it can take 30 minutes for staff to answer my call light. * Resident #30 reported it has been up to half an hour or more before staff answer the call light, identified having to wait on the toilet a long time, and “they forget about me. *Resident #30's family member identified concerns with call lights being answered timely on various shifts, and Resident #30 has waited up to an hour for staff to answer the call light and has had urinary incontinence due to waiting. *Resident #39 stated, it can take 45 minutes to get my call light answered and I talked to staff, and nothing changed.
Review of the call light logs from 08/14/25 to 08/18/25 showed the following and call light response: * Resident #39 waited 25 minutes or greater on 7 occasions and the longest wait 50 minutes. * Resident #26 waited 25 minutes or greater on 6 occasions and the longest wait 53 minutes. *The call light logs from 7/17/25 to 8/18/25 showed Resident #30 waited 17 to 22 minutes or greater on 9 occasions and the longest wait 27 minutes.
During an interview on the morning of 08/21/25 an administrative nurse (#1) confirmed the call light log showed staff failed to answer call lights promptly.
During confidential staff interviews on 08/20/25 at 11:03 a.m., confidential staff members (B, C, D, E, F) stated the staff worked short most shifts, administration was aware, and the shortages continued in resident care areas and in the dining room with feeding assistance.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
If continuation sheet
Printed: 04/13/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED
08/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Good Samaritan Society - Park River
301 South County Road 12b Park River, ND 58270
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F-Tag F0761
Federal health inspectors cited GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - PARK RIVER in PARK RIVER, ND for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - PARK RIVER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0812
F 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, review of professional reference, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure food is prepared and stored in a clean and sanitary manner in 2 of 2 kitchen/nutrition centers (main kitchen and nutrition center) observed. Failure to ensure cleanliness of the kitchen and proper food storage has the potential for contamination of food and may result in a foodborne illness to residents, visitors, and staff. Findings include: The 2022 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code, Chapter 4, Section 4-6, pages 20-21, Section 4-601.11 Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, stated, . (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (C) Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. Review of the facility policy titled Food Preparation -Food and Nutrition occurred on 08/19/25. This policy, dated March 2025, stated, .
Regular cleaning/sanitizing of equipment, utensils and work surfaces are performed during food preparation as needed . Observation of the main kitchen occurred on 08/18/25 at 12:55 p.m. with dietary staff member (#8) and showed the following:* An accumulation of dirt and debris on the floor, and a large, blackened area under the three-compartment sink.* An accumulation of a sticky substance on the lip of the oven hood.* An accumulation of a sticky substance on the outside of all the cabinet doors within the kitchen.* An accumulation of food residue on the back splash and walls behind the food prep area and food prep sink.*
An accumulation of debris in the utensil and other storage drawers that contain food and miscellaneous dishware. * An accumulation of a sticky yellow substance around the inside rims of a silverware divider within a utensil drawer.* Visible dried particles of red colored food on pan covers on a storage shelf.* Visible food debris on the bottom of the reach in refrigeration unit, along with a sticky dark pink substance on the sides and bottom of the unit.* The reach in freezer unit contained a large unopened bag of onion rings with layers of ice buildup within the bag.* One ceiling fan with an accumulation of dust and hanging debris in the dishwashing area.The walk-in refrigerator showed:*An accumulation of grey-green mold on the underside of the two-fan condenser unit.*An accumulation of debris on all the metal wired shelving units.The walk-in freezer showed: * One open, unlabeled, and undated bag of chicken cordon blue.* One open, unlabeled, and undated bag of skinless chicken breast.* One open, unlabeled, and undated bag of hushpuppies.*Observation of the nutrition freezer on 08/19/25 at 12:52 p.m. showed a large blue gel ice pack stored beside ice cream cups.During an interview on 08/20/25 at 11:23 a.m., a dietary staff member (#8) stated he expected staff to clean all areas of the kitchen and store food properly.
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GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - PARK RIVER in PARK RIVER, ND inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in PARK RIVER, ND, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - PARK RIVER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.