Good Samaritan Center
10676 Marvin Jones Blvd, Live Oak, FL 32060 · Suwannee County · (386) 658-5550
161 certified beds, about 112 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1993
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 105809 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 16, 2026, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Florida average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 13 health citations since July 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.11 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Florida and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.85 of those hours.
34.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Florida average 41.4%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 13 health citations on file.
April 16, 2026Standard inspection · 7 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain kitchen equipment and environmental surfaces in a clean and sanitary condition for 1 of 1 kitchens observed, specifically related to the cleanliness of the kitchen floor, 3 out of 5 microwaves, and 3 out of 6 refrigerators, with the potential to affect all residents by increasing the risk of food contamination and infection.
- D Honor 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure residents had a clean, homelike environment for 1 of 3 units.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the completion of the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) prior to admission for a resident's serious mental disorder for 1 of 6 residents, Resident #2, reviewed for PASRR.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the resident environment remained as free of accident hazards as possible for 2 of 7 dietary service areas observed by failing to secure hazardous chemicals in areas not intended for resident use but accessible to residents, with the potential to affect all residents, increasing the risk of accidental ingestion, inhalation, and/or skin and eye exposure to harmful substances.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure physician ordered parameters were followed for blood pressure medications for 2 of 6 residents, Residents #73 and #46, reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility were stored and labeled in accordance with accepted professional principles in 2 of 3 units.
- D Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure full and effective implementation of the facility's developed performance improvement plan to correct the facility's identified quality deficiencies for kitchen sanitation.
October 31, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to conduct a comprehensive assessment in accordance with the specified submission timeframes for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for discharge status, Resident #8.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wrote4) Review of Resident #219's physician order dated [DATE] showed it read, Plavix 75 mg [milligram] by mouth once daily. Review of Resident #219's MDS dated [DATE] revealed that the resident was not receiving antiplatelet medication under Section N0415: High Risk Drug Classes-Use and Indication. During an interview on [DATE] at 10:00 AM, the MDS Coordinator, RN, stated, The system automatically triggers the classes. [Resident #219's name] is taking Plavix. I need to modify it. Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Resident Assessments with the last review date of [DATE] showed it read, Policy Interpretation and Implementation . 11. All persons who have completed any portion of the MDS resident assessment form must sign the document attesting to accuracy of such information. 12. [...]
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan for behaviors for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for nutritional services (Residents #74).
July 27, 2023Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure expired foods and test strips were discarded in the kitchen and walk-in cooler areas and failed to ensure the equipment were cleaned to maintain sanitary standards (Photographic evidence obtained).
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the drugs and biologicals used in the facility were stored in accordance with currently accepted professional principles (Photographic evidence obtained).
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff followed infection control standards to prevent the possible development and transmission of infection during wound care for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for wounds, Resident #3 (Phoyographic evidence obtained).
Fire safety inspections
7 fire safety citations on file: 2 on April 16, 2026, 2 on October 31, 2024, 3 on July 27, 2023.
Every fire safety citation7 citations
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.11 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.85 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.63 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.20 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.06 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 34.6% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 44.0% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.23 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.30 on weekdays and 4.63 on weekends, 13% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.97 in April to June 2025 to 5.11 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.11 | 0.85 | 5.30 | 4.63 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 112 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.86 | 0.73 | 5.05 | 4.36 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 126 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.88 | 0.81 | 5.08 | 4.39 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 123 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.97 | 0.85 | 5.24 | 4.29 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 118 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Florida, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.76 | 0.70 | 3.90 | 3.44 | 1.1% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Florida
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.03 | $17.33 to $20.34 | 96,960 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.70 | $28.14 to $31.11 | 38,620 |
| Registered nurses | $40.48 | $37.82 to $48.64 | 229,940 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.7 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.7 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.2 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.8 | 9.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.9 | 8.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 26.9 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 12.3 | 9.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: ACV HEALTH SERVICES L L C.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advent Christian Village Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 03/01/2004 |
| Innocent Simon, Joelle | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2025 | |
| Carter, Craig | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/01/2008 | |
| Hett, Steve | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/01/2008 | |
| Willis, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/13/2024 | |
| Hilliard, Kerri | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/01/2008 | |
| Innocent Simon, Joelle | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/01/2025 | |
| Hilliard, Kerri | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/16/2025 | |
| Innocent Simon, Joelle | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/22/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on April 16, 2026: "PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities"
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on April 16, 2026: "Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 16, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 16, 2026: "Honor 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."
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Florida contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Florida. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Long Term Care Services Unit, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-888-831-0404. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: FloridaHealthFinder, where Florida publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Good Samaritan Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Good Samaritan Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Good Samaritan Center get at its last inspection?
- 7 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 16, 2026. The Florida average is 7.1.
- Has Good Samaritan Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Good Samaritan Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Good Samaritan Center?
- CMS lists 9 owners and managers. Legal business name: ACV HEALTH SERVICES L L C.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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