Good Samaritan Society- Auburn

11/05/2025

Don’t forget!! Soup supper starts at 5 pm at the 4H Building today. We will be serving chili, potato, and chicken noodle soup with all the fixings and desserts. All of the proceeds will go towards our community scholarships.

11/04/2025

Good Samaritan Society "Fall Harvest Soup Supper" will be tomorrow at the 4H Building from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Free will donation with all of the proceeds going towards the Good Samaritan Society Candace Cotton Memorial Scholarship benefiting Southeast Nebraska students. A big thank you to Auburn Public Schools FBLA for their continued support with this event. Past scholarship winners pictured below.

11/04/2025

Thank you to Auburn Public Schools Media class for interviewing our residents for their Veterans Day tribute video next week. Thank you to our residents for sharing your military experience with them.

11/04/2025

Join us at the JAG Job Fair at Auburn High School from 6-7:30 tonight!! Various employment opportunities at The Good Samaritan Society in Auburn!!

11/03/2025

Halloween has come and gone and now is the time to prepare for our upcoming Fall Harvest soup supper this Wednesday, November 5th at 5:00 pm at the 4H Building. The staff and residents thoroughly enjoyed Halloween celebrations, including two trunk or treats, and events in our buildings. A sincere thank you is extended to all of our families and friends who visited our residents. It was a truly joyful afternoon!!

10/31/2025

Come see the residents at Longs Creek Village and The Good Samaritan from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm!! They are ready for our cute little visitors!!

10/30/2025

We celebrated Halloween festivities with APS JAG Organization yesterday afternoon. The students and residents are establishing lasting friendships and making great memories. They worked on hybrid pumpkins and Christmas ornaments.

10/28/2025

Residents at Longs Creek Village Assisted Living are preparing for the upcoming Halloween Trick or Treat event on Friday October 31, 2025 from 3:30 to 4:30 at both the nursing home and the assisted living.

10/26/2025

It was a beautiful fall day for the Good Samaritan Society - Grand Island Village crew as they participated in the Harvest of Harmony parade! 🍂

10/25/2025

Deane and Shirley Cloose first met as coworkers at Good Samaritan Society – Pine River. They recently celebrated 59 years of marriage at Good Samaritan Society – Howard Lake, surrounded by the community that helped bring them together. ❤️

“My one [piece of] advice in your marriage is to be honest with each other.” - Shirley Cloose

Read their full story: https://san.fo/43uLKG3

10/23/2025

Peru State College Music students delivered a clarinet performance and songs for the residents of the Good Samaritan Society. Thank you for sharing your talent with our residents. They truly appreciated it!!

10/23/2025

Indian Cave bus trip for residents from the assisted living and nursing was a fun treat!! This beautiful park is well known for its camping, caves, hiking, biking trails and 22 miles of scenic views!! It’s for sure a secret gem of SE Nebraska!

10/23/2025

Good Samaritan Society - Heritage Grove recently participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer's! Take a look at our favorite moments and the fun at the Pet Zone booth.

10/23/2025

Residents from Good Samaritan Society - Algona had a great outing to Water's Edge Nature Center, learning all about plants and animals that are native to Iowa! 🌱

10/22/2025

JCC students and CNA Program Instructor RN Jeannie Wolken toured The Good Samaritan Society in Auburn today.

10/22/2025

Can physical therapy prevent or manage osteoporosis?

A customized physical therapy program can strengthen bones and muscles and improve balance for those looking to prevent or manage osteoporosis.

Learn more: https://san.fo/4nN0qbU

Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones, resulting in an increased chance of fractures. The older you get, the greater the risk of developing it – especially for women.

10/22/2025

Good Samarian Society - Hastings Village hosted Samfest on Thursday, September 11 with a tribute theme of "Good Samaritan Village Salutes America," honoring 9/11.

One of the events during Samfest was a car show, which featured 28 cars, 2 motorcycles and 1 tractor. Attendees even cast their votes for their favorite. Congrats to residents Neil and Shirley for winning Most Unique and Best Decorated Golf Cart! 🚗

10/21/2025

Celebrating Octoberfest with lots of laughter and good company at Good Samaritan Society - Davenport Independent Living! 🍂

10/20/2025

“We only go this way once, and it's helpful if you can help other people.”

Ruth Ann Hackler helped bring Good Samaritan to Olathe, Kansas, in 1951. Now she calls it home. The 101-year-old reflects on working with the Hoeger family and why she's still helping those around her today.

Read the full story: https://san.fo/42FVqgy

10/18/2025

Pauline Daninger, a senior living resident at Good Samaritan Society – Heritage Grove in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, has a talent for creating beautiful arts and crafts and delicious baked goods.

“My mom’s been crafty my whole life,” says Pauline’s daughter, Marie Watts.

Pauline continues to pursue her hobbies, including oil painting, and likes to take part in the annual craft fair at Heritage Grove.

Read how Pauline spreads joy through creativity: https://san.fo/3Ja5xn8

10/16/2025

The first step in finding a senior living community that’s right for you is deciding what you need.

Learn more about our senior living options: https://san.fo/4hgc2Si

10/16/2025

"Good Samaritan has provided me an opportunity to not only be a leader, but to be able to help residents get better outcomes."

As an administrator in training in southeast Iowa, Thuku Kamau never expected to find someone who shares his East African roots. That was before he met Deborah Johnson, a resident at Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa.

Read the full story: https://san.fo/494xMyc

10/15/2025

Fall is the perfect season for making memories, especially with grandkids! 🍁

From pumpkin patches to cozy crafts, here are fun ways to enjoy the season together:

The fall season is a great time for grandparents and grandchildren to do all the things that make this time of year special. With the changing weather and colorful scenery, there are plenty of ways for families to bond.

10/09/2025

The month of October is National Physical Therapy Month, a designation by the American Physical Therapy Association | APTA to raise awareness, recognize professionals, and educate the public about the benefits of physical therapy. This annual campaign encourages participation in initiatives like the "PT For Future Me" campaign to promote physical therapy's role in supporting health and wellness throughout the lifespan. We are proud to recognize our Physical Therapy Team, Director of Therapy Tristin Miller, Lynn Meyer PT, and Alexis Mogensen PTA.