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Good Samaritan Living Center
605 Hilltop Avenue, Franklinton, LA 70438 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 195612
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 14 in the last 3 inspection cycles (3 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 4 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 2
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 1 fine, total $168,630
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- May 13, 2026
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Louisiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | 2.6 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | 2.4 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | 2.2 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | Not published Not enough data available to calculate a star rating. | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | May 13, 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Cycle 2 | May 14, 2025 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 75.75 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
14 health citations across 5 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
May 13, 2026: 4 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/22/2026 |
| F | F-0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/22/2026 |
| D | F-0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/22/2026 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/22/2026 |
January 7, 2026: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/13/2026 |
May 14, 2025: 3 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/13/2025 |
| E | F-0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/13/2025 |
| D | F-0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/13/2025 |
April 11, 2024: 3 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/17/2024 |
| D | F-0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/17/2024 |
| D | F-0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/17/2024 |
November 9, 2023: 3 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | F-0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/13/2023 |
| J | F-0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/13/2023 |
| J | F-0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/13/2023 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
2 fire safety citations across 1 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/11/2024 | D | K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/17/2024 |
| 04/11/2024 | D | K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/15/2024 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 9, 2023 | Fine | $168,630 | — |
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.84 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.28 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 1.5 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.06 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.94 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.19 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | Staffing data not submitted or invalid for calculating turnover. | 47.6 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | Staffing data not submitted or invalid for calculating turnover. | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | Staffing data not submitted or invalid for calculating turnover. | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Home Away From Home, INC.
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Not published
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 84
- Average residents per day
- 48.3
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- September 24, 2004
- County/parish
- Washington
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
16 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOME AWAY FROM HOME, INC. | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CAUSEY, JOHNNY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KNIGHT, JAMES | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MAGEE, AYIESHA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SHOWERS, BOBBY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| STEVENS, IDA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| TALLEY, CLINTON | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WILLIAMS, JOSHUA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MAGEE, AYIESHA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SHOWERS, BOBBY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| STEVENS, IDA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SIMON, JOHN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SMITH, KENNETH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HOME AWAY FROM HOME, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SIMON, JOHN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SMITH, KENNETH | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Good Samaritan Living Center. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- File a complaint with LDH Health Standards. The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.