Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Leaders Recognized on Becker’s Chief Nursing Officers to Know List
Becker’s Hospital Review has named six leaders from Sanford Health and Good Samaritan to its most recent list of hospital and health system chief nursing officers to know.
Ten Good Samaritan Nursing Homes Awarded Best Nursing Home Badge for 2026
U.S. News & World Report recently revealed their list of 2026 Best Nursing Homes, which includes 10 Good Samaritan nursing homes with a high performance rating in short-term rehabilitation, long-term care or both.
Nate Schema of Good Samaritan Appointed Vice Chair of AHCA Board of Governors
Good Samaritan president and CEO Nate Schema has been elected as Vice Chair of the American Health Care Association’s (ACHA) Board of Governors. AHCA is the nation’s largest association representing long-term and post-acute care communities.
Sanford Health Introduces Virtual Care Program for Rural Long-Term Care Facilities in South Dakota
Sanford Health is expanding virtual care services to 27 Good Samaritan skilled nursing and assisted living locations in 14 South Dakota communities as part of the integrated health system's landmark $350 million virtual care initiative. My Care Line virtually connects Good Samaritan caregivers with Sanford Health registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice providers (APPs) who are fully dedicated to the locations during evenings, weekends and overnights.
Minnesota Good Sam Nursing Home Named Best in Nation
Newsweek has named Good Samaritan Society–Ambassador to its list of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2026.
Sanford Health Expands Assisted Living and Memory Care Services in Rapid City
Good Samaritan – part of Sanford Health and the nation’s largest not-for-profit provider of senior care and services – has expanded access to new senior care services at Unity Place at Good Samaritan– St. Martin Village. The former St. Martin Monastery on campus has been renovated into 22 assisted living units and 10 memory care assisted living units.
Good Samaritan to Participate in Congressional Briefing in Nation’s Capital
Good Samaritan– the nation’s largest non-profit provider of senior care and services – will advocate for solutions that advance quality care and strengthen the long-term care workforce. Leaders will meet with elected officials at the 2025 American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) Congressional Briefing June 9-11 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Six Good Samaritan Society Locations Earn AHCA/NCAL Bronze Quality Awards in Upper Midwest
Good Samaritan Society facilities in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota received 2025 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Awards from AHCA/NCAL, recognizing their excellence in long-term care and quality improvement initiatives.
Good Samaritan Leaders to Discuss Emerging Trends in Senior Care at McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum
Good Samaritan will share how medication management and technology are evolving in long-term care, translating to improved health outcomes and quality care at the 2025 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum. The event takes place May 13 in Chicago.
Good Samaritan Recognized for Innovation and Excellence at AHCA/NCAL Quality Summit
Good Samaritan– the nation’s largest not-for-profit provider of senior care and services – will share how innovation is the driving force behind sustained organizational success in quality in addition to population health models at the 2025 American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) Quality Summit in Atlanta on April 7-9.
Sanford Health Announces Groundbreaking of News Good Sam Senior Community in Sioux Falls
Sanford Health has broken ground on a major new senior living community in Sioux Falls. Completion is set for 2026.
CMS Awards Good Samaritan 5 Stars; St. Francis Skilled Care Receives Top Recognition
On July 31, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings for 2024 and CHI Health Good Samaritan was awarded the highest achievement possible.