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

Dec 12, 2013

Good until you expand some

Cma

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay was good, had available hours for pickup including OT

Cons

Hierarchy and nepotism for those befriending whoever is in charge, either day to day or higher up

4.0

May 14, 2025

good

Addictions counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

cool place to be for the most part

Cons

druggies doing what they do

Good Samaritan Response

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you found it to be a positive environment overall. We take all concerns seriously and remain committed to providing a safe and supportive space for both staff and patients.

1.0

May 5, 2025

Horrible Employer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

pleasant residents (except when they're grumpy from sitting in their soiled pants for extended periods of time)

Cons

understaffed, under-paid, unprofessional management, inadequate training

Good Samaritan Response

Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re glad you’ve had positive interactions with residents, and we recognize your concerns about staffing, compensation, and training. We’re continuously working to improve the work environment and appreciate input that helps guide those efforts.

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