Nursing home / skilled nursing
Good Samaritan Home
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Quincy, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2130 HARRISON STREET |
| City | Quincy |
| State | Illinois |
| ZIP code | 62301 |
| County | Adams |
| Phone | 217-223-8717 |
| Website | https://www.gshq.org/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 145773 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 203 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | March 1, 1994 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | Y |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Good Samaritan Home is in 2130 HARRISON STREET, Quincy, IL 62301. Phone: 217-223-8717. Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 3, staffing 5, quality measures 3). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 89.000; 1 federal fines totaling $45080.00; total nursing staff turnover 41.3%.
More about this provider
| Good Samaritan Home's own site describes a Life Plan Community (Continuing Care Retirement Community) in Quincy, Illinois offering more levels of care than any other facility in the area — independent living cottages, assisted living, intermediate and skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized dementia care including a state-certified Special Care Unit — all on one campus, with seamless transition to higher levels of personalized care as needs change, and a stated priority of staffing above Illinois state minimum requirements. | |
| Services and programs | Life Plan Community (Continuing Care Retirement Community) offering independent living, assisted living, skilled and intermediate nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized dementia care, all on one campus; Independent Living: cottages in various sizes and styles; monthly rent for one or two-bedroom units covers all maintenance and utilities except phone, internet, and cable; Assisted Living: 24-hour staff; tiers of services including housekeeping, medication administration, and help with dressing; service plans tailored as needs change; Intermediate & Skilled Nursing Care: 24-hour medical care; skilled services such as feeding tubes, IV services, and wound care; Dementia and Memory Care: Memory Care available in all nursing neighborhoods, plus a state-certified Special Care Unit (described as the only one in the area) with specially trained staff for moderate to severe memory loss; Short-Term Rehabilitation: highly skilled nursing and rehab services after a hospital stay |
| Who it serves | Active, self-sufficient seniors (Independent Living); individuals who require some day-to-day assistance but do not need nursing care (Assisted Living); residents who cannot live independently and require 24-hour supervision (Intermediate Care) or 24-hour skilled services (Skilled Care); individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other forms of memory loss (Dementia and Memory Care); patients needing extra care after a hospital stay (Short-Term Rehabilitation) |
| Payment types it states | Assisted Living can be paid for privately or with long-term care insurance. Intermediate & Skilled Nursing Care can be paid for privately, with long-term care insurance, or through Medicaid. Dementia and Memory Care can be paid for privately, with long-term care insurance, or through Medicaid. Short-Term Rehabilitation is primarily paid for by Medicare (a Medicare Advantage Replacement Plan requires preauthorization from the insurance company; the site also notes participation in a Medicare 'Next Gen' program that can waive the three-night hospital stay requirement). |
| Accreditation | The site states its dementia Special Care Unit is 'state-certified' (described as the only one in the area); no other accreditation is published on the opened pages. |
| Visiting and contact details | Get In Touch: 2130 Harrison, Quincy, IL 62301; 217-223-8717. The site invites readers to schedule a tour by contacting the Home or calling. No visiting hours are published on the opened pages. |
| Website | https://www.gshq.org/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 5 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 4 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 2 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 1.03 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 5.02 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 96 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 89.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 68 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 96 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 68 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2026-02-25 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 13 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 10 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 13 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 6 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.27617 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 30.8 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.90492 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 41.3 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.91867 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.95079 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 3.06971 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.57774 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.51423 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 1 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 1 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 2 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 45080.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Legal Business Name | GOOD SAMARITAN HOME OF QUINCY |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 92.2 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
Other nursing home / skilled nursing in Adams County
- Blessing Hospital Snu — Quincy
- Quincy Healthcare & Sr Living — Quincy
- Sunset Home — Quincy
Common questions about Good Samaritan Home
Where is Good Samaritan Home located?
Good Samaritan Home is at 2130 HARRISON STREET, Quincy, Illinois 62301.
What care and services does Good Samaritan Home offer?
Good Samaritan Home offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Good Samaritan Home Medicare-certified?
Yes. Good Samaritan Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Good Samaritan Home's quality rating?
CMS gives Good Samaritan Home an overall star rating of 4 out of 5.
How do I contact Good Samaritan Home?
Call Good Samaritan Home at 217-223-8717.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Illinois can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.