Good Samaritan Society in Daytona Beach, FL, is a senior care facility that provides a range of services including nursing home care and assisted living options. It is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, focusing on delivering compassionate and individualized care tailored to the needs of each resident. The facility is certified by Medicare and Medicaid and has been a Medicare participant since June 2, 1989, currently serving approximately 76 occupants. It offers a community-oriented environment for both short-term and long-term residents, emphasizing support and recovery, with recent enhancements made to its rehabilitation programs.
The care and medical support available at Good Samaritan Society encompass various specialized services. Nursing care is available 24/7, catering to residents with complex medical needs such as tracheostomy care, peritoneal dialysis, and management of IV medications. Rehabilitation services include occupational, speech, and physical therapies, focusing on problems with balance, walking difficulties, and improved movement ease. Facilities include a barber/beauty salon and fitness programs to encourage overall wellness. Residents with breathing challenges can access respiratory therapy consultations. The facility also provides pain management, addressing different types of pain such as shoulder pain, pain when walking, and burning pain in feet or lower legs.
Additionally, the society supports those with memory impairments, including Alzheimer's and dementia care, with dedicated programs to maintain cognitive health. For psychosocial support, residents have opportunities for social engagement through various clubs and communities, alongside depression management and counseling services for both residents and families. Good Samaritan Society also offers hospice care for end-of-life needs and carries out care planning to ensure each resident's individualized needs are met.
However, feedback from residents and families indicates significant dissatisfaction with certain aspects of the facility's operation. The reviews point to issues with cleanliness, food quality, and staff responsiveness, with some residents feeling neglected due to inadequate portions of poorly prepared food and irregular housekeeping services. Problems with communication and management responsiveness are also frequently mentioned. Despite these challenges, there are occasional positive interactions noted with specific experienced nurses and CNAs who provide caring support, suggesting an uneven experience of care within the facility. The reported understaffing and management concerns appear to impact the overall well-being and satisfaction of the residents.
Costs at this community start at $4,717 and range up to $4,717. The average price in the community is $4,717, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,614. The cost of independent living 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.
