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Good Samaritan Center

10676 Marvin Jones Blvd, Live Oak, FL 32060 · Suwannee County · (386) 658-5550

★★★★★ (5/5)Overall CMS rating
★★★★☆ (4/5)Health inspection
★★★★★ (5/5)Staffing
★★★☆☆ (3/5)Quality measures

Fewer inspection deficiencies (7) than 40% of nursing homes in Florida. Rated #1 of 3 nursing homes in Live Oak by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 5.1 — above the Florida average of 3.82.

Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)

Certified beds161
Average residents per day112.3
OwnershipNon-profit
ParticipationMedicare and Medicaid
Nursing hours per resident per day5.11 (Florida average: 3.82)
— of which RN hours0.85
— of which nurse aide hours3.20
Staff turnover35%
RN turnover44%
Most recent health inspectionApr 16, 2026
Deficiencies cited (latest cycle)7 (Florida average: 7.1)
Weighted inspection score (lower is better)27
Federal fines in past 3 years0 fine(s) totaling $0
Payment denials / penalties0

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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.