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 27 reviews)); "the staff is great and helpful" ((in 26 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 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

Good Samaritan reviews

3.2

54% would recommend to a friend

(599 total reviews)

Nathan Schema

51% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

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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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599 reviews

1.0

Jul 19, 2017

Administrator

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Pros

Lutheran Background was the best thing

Cons

Benefits and they don't do what they say

Good Samaritan Response

8y

It sounds like your fit and commitment to the Mission of the Society is a great match for you and leads to personal fulfillment. I hope you continue to be involved in the local quality improvement teams, providing suggestions that directly impact the seniors you serve. With our recent engagement surveys, I hope you were able to provide feedback that the management team can use to make the workplace even better. Thank you for bringing that passion to your clients and to your co-workers.

1.0

Jul 11, 2017

Not a smart choice

Anonymous employee

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Business Outlook

Pros

Good work/life balance. Good wages.

Cons

Uncertain future. Lack of communication between executive leadership and staff. Layoffs. Hypocritical as a "Christian" organization.

2.0

Apr 15, 2017

Nursing Home Administrator

Nursing home administrator

Recommend

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Pros

I work with some absolutely fabulous people.

Cons

Losing sight of its Christian mission.

Good Samaritan Response

9y

We are glad you enjoyed the people you worked with and took the time to write a review. In our nearly 95 years, our mission has not wavered: we promote the need to feel loved, valued and at peace, whether it’s with our thousands of residents or our more than 20,000 employees.

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