Good Sam featured in book about top long-term care companies

Good Sam featured in book about top long-term care companies

Dec. 18, 2024

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Tess Hedrick
Sanford Health Media Relations
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society - the nation's largest not-for-profit provider of senior care and services - is featured in a new book aimed at sharing the strategies and characteristics of the country's most innovative skilled nursing providers. The book, titled Long Term Care Success: How Senior Care Communities Thrive Clinically and Financially, is authored by Mark Parkinson, former president of the American Healthcare Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), Dr. David Gifford, AHCA/NCAL chief medical officer and Rae Anne Davis, AHCA/NCAL chief strategic officer and SVP of administration.

Long Term Care Success combines real-world insights with actionable strategies, focusing on creating strong business foundations rooted in clinical excellence and purpose-driven care. The Good Samaritan Society is featured in two chapters for its strong mission and quality outcomes. The Society is top ranked for skilled nursing survey results among more than 170 AHCA members with at least 15 skilled nursing facilities.

"Mission-driven service and high-quality care go hand in hand at the Good Samaritan Society," said Good Samaritan Society president and CEO Nate Schema. "Our team members have a profound sense of calling for the important work we do, and it shines through the quality of care residents receive. Our mission and initiatives like the Sanford Accountability for Excellence (SAFE) program, create a culture of safety where our teams are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and understand the positive impact of their actions."

The AHCA/NCAL is the largest association in the U.S. representing long term and post-acute providers.

For more information about the Good Samaritan Society, visit www.good-sam.com.

About the Good Samaritan Society
The Good Samaritan Society is one of the largest not-for-profit providers for senior care and services in the United States with more than 200 locations in 17 states. Its services include senior living, long-term care, rehabilitation therapy, home-based services and more. For 100 years, the organization has been dedicated to sharing God's love through the work of health, healing and comfort. Learn more about the Good Samaritan Society at good-sam.com.

About Sanford Health
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization serves 1.4 million patients and nearly 200,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. The integrated health system has 45 hospitals, 211 clinic locations, more than 160 Good Samaritan Society senior living centers, 2,900 Sanford physicians and advanced practice providers, 540 active clinical trials, and nine world clinic locations around the globe. Learn more about Sanford Health's commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

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