Good Samaritan Society - Valentine sits at 601 W 4th St in Valentine, Nebraska, and is part of the Good Samaritan Society network, running as a non-profit with programs for Medicare and Medicaid, and the place has 58 certified beds with an occupancy rate of about 84 percent, so there are 49 residents on average, which gives a sense of size and feel. The facility serves seniors, usually 55 or 62 and older, offering several care types, including independent living for active folks, assisted living for help with dressing or bathing, skilled nursing for those needing medical care, outpatient rehab, respite stays, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, and general nursing or rehab services.
Apartments or rooms come furnished and include private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, Wi-Fi or high-speed internet, and phones, and each has air conditioning, because comfort matters, and for safety, they've got emergency alert systems and a 24-hour call system with 12 to 16 hours of direct nursing care and staff supervision around the clock, offering support with bathing, dressing, medication, and needs for those who can't walk. Staff on site include RN, LPN, and CNA, averaging 1.05 staff hours per resident, and they help with errands like grocery or pharmacy trips, housekeeping, laundry, and even arrange move-in help.
Dining services cover three meals a day in a main dining room, restaurant-style service, and all-day dining options, and there's a professional chef who manages meals for specialty diets like allergies or diabetes. Residents also get snacks and can join in meals that take dietary restrictions in mind, so the basics are taken care of regardless of health needs, and the food program includes 1 to 2 prepared meals a day.
For activities, the place offers daily group events, scheduled movie nights, music programs, activities run by residents, social gatherings, and exercise, which helps keep people involved if they want to participate. Entertaining spaces like a library, arts room, game room, fitness center, and both indoor and outdoor spaces, like walking paths and outdoor common areas, offer places to relax or join a group. Residents can schedule pet visits from their own animals, a detail some people really find important, and hair and grooming services are available.
Medical care includes enteral feeding, IV therapy, occupational, physical and speech therapy, oxygen therapy, and all the skilled nursing care you'd expect after surgery, illness, or hospitalization, so those with serious needs can be cared for on-site. The staff administer flu and pneumonia shots, and the facility is fully sprinklered for safety, also participating in regular health inspections, quality indicator surveys, and following strict policies against mistreatment or theft, plus providing support for residents and families dealing with disabilities or disease.
Good Samaritan Society - Valentine isn't a continuing care retirement community and isn't in a hospital, but it has plenty of support services, resident and family councils, and allows people to set up a visit to meet staff and other residents, walk around, and see things firsthand if making a decision. The property includes another facility called Good Samaritan Society - Pine View, and altogether, the community is surveyed for quality measures like how many folks develop pressure sores or urinary tract infections, which shows they check for residents' safety and health conditions. Lots of care types, a wide range of services, and daily activities make it an option for many people who need something tailored to their needs.
