Good Samaritan Home, located in Quincy, Illinois, is a care facility providing both nursing home and assisted living services designed to meet the diverse needs of its residents. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid, the facility has been a Medicare participant since March 1, 1994. It offers a continuum of care, including independent living, memory care, skilled nursing services, and short-term rehabilitation. With a current occupancy of 181, Good Samaritan Home is equipped to deliver comprehensive care services such as incontinence management, ambulatory care, and memory care support. Residents also have access to diabetes care, nutritional management, medication supervision, as well as vision and dental care. The facility provides several therapies, including physical, speech, and occupational therapy, ensuring a holistic approach to resident well-being. Besides medical care, Good Samaritan Home supports a vibrant community life by organizing clubs and communal activities, offering a barber and beauty salon, and maintaining a Catholic chapel for spiritual needs. Resident and family counseling is also part of the support services provided to enhance community life.
Transportation services for residents include both complimentary and cost-based options, facilitating access to medical appointments and community activities. This service ensures that residents can maintain their social engagements and attend necessary healthcare visits reliably.
Reviews of Good Samaritan Home present mixed perspectives regarding care quality and staff interactions. Some feedback points to dissatisfaction, particularly concerning staff behavior, management practices, and isolated issues of mismanagement. There are mentions of inappropriate staff hours adjustments and concerns regarding caregiver support that some family members feel fall short of expectations. Moreover, some staff have noted the perceived preferential treatment by the nursing director towards certain employees, impacting resident care. However, other reviews praise the facility's cleanliness, quality of food, and the dedication of long-term staff members. Positive accounts describe the home as a well-maintained environment with professional care standards and compassionate staff who foster resident independence. While recent updates emphasize service and facility expansions, specific projects remain unlisted.
Costs at this community start at $2,850 and range up to $5,323. The average price in the community is $4,086, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,114. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
