Does Good Samaritan pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Good Samaritan employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Good Samaritan. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Good Samaritan?

54% of Good Samaritan employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Good Samaritan 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Good Samaritan?

Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (69) , CNA (37) , Registered Nurse (28) , Dietary Aide (15) , Administrator (14) , Licensed Practical Nurse (13) , Certified Nursing Assistant (10) , Cook (6) , Director of Nursing (6) , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (6) , Registered Nurse, BSN (6) , Caregiver, CNA (5) , Administrative Assistant (4) , Housekeeper (4) , In Home Caregiver (4)

What are the pros of working at Good Samaritan according to real employee reviews?

"Many of the departments have great people in them and do great work for the field." ((in 35 reviews)); "Good Benefits for all types of employees" ((in 27 reviews)); "the staff is great and helpful" ((in 24 reviews)); "I worked with some great coworkers!" ((in 16 reviews)); "Nice facility, co" ((in 14 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Good Samaritan according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and the ration of cnas to residents" ((in 61 reviews)); "Poor management and short staffed." ((in 40 reviews)); "Well, the Upper Management talked about the private matter and the co" ((in 12 reviews)); "Manager talked bad about employees when they weren’t present" ((in 10 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Good Samaritan layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Good Samaritan layoffs and their outlook for job security at Good Samaritan in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Good Samaritan locations?

Sioux Falls , Minneapolis , Moscow , Greeley , Davenport , Boise , Albuquerque , Brainerd , Daytona Beach , Kissimmee , Prescott , Denton , Loveland , Olathe , Eugene , Deland , Idaho Falls , Fort Collins , Algona , Estherville , Ottumwa , Las Cruces , Indianola , Grand Island , Mountain Lake , Waconia , Hays , Bismarck , Mohall , New Hope

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Good Samaritan reviews

3.2

54% would recommend to a friend

(599 total reviews)

Nathan Schema

51% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

Good Samaritan has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 599 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Good Samaritan employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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Reviews by job title

599 reviews

3.0

Jan 16, 2017

Good company overall

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great vision and values, most co-workers there because they felt part of the broader vision and values, corporate down communicated well it's vision and values.

Cons

Lower wages in general, difficulty balancing necessary rules and regulations with being able to focus on what's more important (care of the residents).

Good Samaritan Response

We appreciate your review of the Good Samaritan Society. We are always seeking ways to improve our employee experience, and your recommendations will be shared with corporate leadership.

2.0

Jan 11, 2017

Work Experience as a CNA

Certified nursing assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The co-workers where very nice and helpful whenever you needed their help. The pay is really good. From time to time, fun activities take place for the residents and the staff.

Cons

The facility was understaffed with CNA's and burn out was common for the workers with no help. The managers seldom communicate with the employees. The computers that are being used are barely functioning.

Good Samaritan Response

We are glad you enjoyed the people you worked with and took the time to write a review. We are sorry to hear that you were not happy with your employment experience. We understand the concerns you have raised, and will continue to explore ways to improve the workplace for all employees.

3.0

Jan 6, 2017

Overall a good place to work

Marketing coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Non-profit - Serves community - On Site dining - Good relationships with co-workers and residents - Enjoy my job

Cons

Low pay - No raises - No advancement opportunities - Won't consider new ideas/input - No updates to apartments - High priced for services offered

Good Samaritan Response

Thanks for your review. While we wish your experience would have been more positive, we take your feedback seriously. We will pass on your comments to our leadership team. We wish you well with all of your future endeavors.

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