Good Samaritan Living Center

Nursing Home

605 Hilltop Avenue
Franklinton, LA 70438 · Washington County
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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 2.6 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 2.4 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Safety at a glance

3Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
14Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$168,630Federal fines, last 3 years (1 fine)

Most recent standard inspection: May 13, 2026.

Most recent serious findings

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Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
November 9, 2023 · Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
November 9, 2023 · Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
November 9, 2023 · Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
3.89 hours · state avg 3.82, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.28 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
3.09 hours · state avg 3.24
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
Not Available · state avg 47.1%
RN turnover (yearly)
Not Available
Administrators who left (yearly)
Not Available

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In Louisiana, Medicaid long-term care is provided through Community Choices Waiver (CCW).

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Pricing

Published price: Not Yet Verified

What families report paying

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Yearly price increases

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
Not Verified
Facility-provided room cameras
Not Verified
Authorized remote family viewing
Not Verified
Live video visitation
Not Verified
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Applying & contacting

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Ownership

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Chain / affiliation
Not Available
Legal business name
Home Away From Home, INC.
Owner or managerRoleShare
HOME AWAY FROM HOME, INC.5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
CAUSEY, JOHNNYCORPORATE DIRECTOR—
HOME AWAY FROM HOME, INC.ADP OF THE SNF—
KNIGHT, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTOR—
MAGEE, AYIESHACORPORATE DIRECTOR—
MAGEE, AYIESHACORPORATE OFFICER—
SHOWERS, BOBBYCORPORATE DIRECTOR—
SHOWERS, BOBBYCORPORATE OFFICER—
SIMON, JOHNADP OF THE SNF—
SIMON, JOHNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
SMITH, KENNETHADP OF THE SNF—
SMITH, KENNETHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
195612
Certified beds
84
Average residents per day
48.5
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
No
First certified
September 24, 2004
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

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