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 36 reviews)); "Good Benefits for all types of employees" ((in 31 reviews)); "the staff is great and helpful" ((in 22 reviews)); "I worked with some great coworkers!" ((in 17 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 59 reviews)); "Poor management and short staffed." ((in 38 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)); "Long hours and must work weekends" ((in 8 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

5.0

Sep 4, 2016

Universal Worker

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I really enjoyed getting to know the residents.

Cons

The rumor mill got a bit crazy and one shift complaining about another not doing something right.

Good Samaritan Response

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed getting to know our residents. Teamwork is at the heart of our mission; we strive to create an environment where employees are treated with respect, compassion, and dignity. We will make sure to share your feedback with others.

4.0

Sep 1, 2016

Great place to work

Marketing director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My experience was very positive. The administration was supportive. Training programs are very well done and beneficial.

Cons

Some of the staff had poor attitudes.

Good Samaritan Response

Thank you for taking the time to share a review. We are sorry to hear you experienced coworkers with poor attitudes. It’s our mission to find unique ways to create an environment where people feel loved, valued and at peace. This mission extends to not only our residents, but our employees, too!

3.0

Aug 6, 2016

Centralized Staffing Coordinator an Administration

Centralized staff coordinator an addminitration

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoyed working there, because of the residents / atmosphere, great place to work, the meal is very good.

Cons

the biggest downside of working there is the disrespectful and unprofessional, unproductive staff,

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