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Assisted living aide couldn’t imagine working elsewhere

Assisted living aide couldn’t imagine working elsewhere

Good Samaritan Society residents feel at home with caregivers like Julie Oaks
Matt Holsen 5 min read
North Dakota girl with a goat wins volunteer of the year

North Dakota girl with a goat wins volunteer of the year

No kidding – Peyton Marquart brings animals inside for intergenerational entertainment
Matt Holsen 7 min read
‘Unrealistic’ staffing mandate threatens access to care

‘Unrealistic’ staffing mandate threatens access to care

Leaders and caregivers meet with lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
Courtney Collen 8 min read
23 Good Samaritan Society locations receive national award

23 Good Samaritan Society locations receive national award

The Bronze Award is the first of three distinctions possible through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program
Tess Hedrick 5 min read
Society leaders to join congressional briefing in nation’s capital

Society leaders to join congressional briefing in nation’s capital

Leaders will voice concerns with lawmakers about federal staffing mandate
Tess Hedrick 5 min read
Hospice providers make patients feel like family

Hospice providers make patients feel like family

Social worker witnesses compassion in her own grandmother’s care
Simon Floss 5 min read
Women of Distinction Forum features Good Samaritan Society

Women of Distinction Forum features Good Samaritan Society

Two leaders join panels at McKnight's event to share vision on future of senior care
Tess Hedrick 4 min read
Putting residents first earns Albert Lea nurse a DAISY Award

Putting residents first earns Albert Lea nurse a DAISY Award

Joe Abrego, RN, found a second career at Good Samaritan Society
Matt Holsen 6 min read
Medication aide spreads joy and knowledge in Nebraska

Medication aide spreads joy and knowledge in Nebraska

Good Samaritan Society staffer helps train others while training to be a nurse
Matt Holsen 4 min read
Society strives to be top veterans’ employer, care provider

Society strives to be top veterans’ employer, care provider

Half of residents at Iowa long-term care location served in the military
Matt Holsen 5 min read