Good Samaritan Society - Jackson

03/27/2026

Spring is in bloom at Good Samaritan Society - Davenport 💐

Local veteran-owned flower shop, Sisters In Bloom, recently hosted a floral arranging class at Heritage Court in Davenport. The bouquets turned out so lovely. 💞

03/26/2026

Good Samaritan Society - Loveland Village was transformed into O'Sammies Irish Pub last week for St. Patrick's Day! 🍀

Residents, volunteers and families enjoyed traditional Irish dishes, and live music from champion fiddler Vi Wickham and skilled guitar player Bill McKay. Limericks were shared, Blarney stones were kissed, and not a person was pinched for there was green-a-plenty to wear!

📷: Erin Andre, Manager Community Programs

03/26/2026

Ralie and Miriam Deffenbaugh love being able to come and go from their twin home in Estes Park, Colorado. Whether it's finding a trail at Rocky Mountain National Park, volunteering at the library or heading to the Denver Airport for a trip, they're loving retirement at Good Samaritan.

“The beauty of being out in nature and having physical activity – it’s one of the things I enjoy doing is hiking and walking,” Ralie says. “I’ve found that the community is really very healthy and generous here."

Read more: https://san.fo/49ukLhp

03/25/2026

Good Samaritan Society - Jackson hosted a very special guest: Gryphon, a 5-year-old Black Russian Terrier 🐾

Gryphon, owned by Alpha resident Tracey Schley, won the Select Dog Award at the 2026 Westminster Dog Show and was described as calm, courageous and stoic. Residents enjoyed learning about all the steps and work that go into getting an invite to the esteemed Westminster show. Thank you Gryphon and Tracey for the wonderful presentation and opportunity to see and hug this beauty!

03/25/2026

Downsizing and moving can be stressful, but an independent living community will give you a low-maintenance lifestyle, allowing you to focus on what you love most.

Learn more at an event near you: https://san.fo/4rbvxzx

03/25/2026

March is Careers in Aging Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the diverse roles found in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and more.

KELO visited Good Samaritan Society – Sioux Falls Village to learn about a variety of careers in long-term care.

“So there’s many opportunities and all positions within our facility are so important and so vital to the residents’ lives. There’s everything from registered nurses to licensed practical nurses to activity assistants and housekeeping and laundry. There’s many positions that keep our facility going on a daily basis,” said administrator Dana Bachmeier.

Learn about the "why" for two employees and what makes their jobs so rewarding: https://san.fo/4t3MFrt

03/23/2026

Good Samaritan Society - Sioux Falls Village recently hosted a "pub crawl" for residents on St. Patrick's Day 🍀

Each resident was given a stampable passport with the locations of 10 pubs to visit in different departments. One setup by the maintenance team, aptly named "O'Tools Pub," played Irish music with non-alcoholic beverages and a magnetic dart board.

“I have had lots of compliments from residents that have come to my office or seen me in the hallway telling me what an excellent party it was,” said activities supervisor Becky Erickson. “There was lots of laughter, lots of socialization and just lots of having fun.”

Becky shared she already plans to do this again next year. Read the full story from McKnight's Long-Term Care News: https://san.fo/3PjimhZ

03/23/2026

In 2025, thousands of donors stepped forward to invest in our mission, giving $4.3 million to help patients and residents at local Good Samaritan campuses live fully at every age and every stage of life.

See the impact in our 2025 Annual Report: https://san.fo/41dxFv2

03/20/2026

"I just can't imagine going through life without plants."

Terry Slips has more than your typical green thumb. Her passion for plants, including 40 of her own, is on full display at Pelican Falls Independent Living at Good Samaritan Society - Grand Island Village in Nebraska.

Read more: https://san.fo/4tw7gpq

03/19/2026

When it matters most, it’s comforting to know somebody has your back.

Matt Trammel went above and beyond to answer the call, serving those who have served and continue to serve. It's why the Good Samaritan senior director of long-term care recently received the Patriot Award, a national honor for supervisors who support employees in the National Guard or Reserve being deployed.

“For Matt to actually step in and support me instead of just saying, ‘How can I support you?’ – to actually support me – is what meant a lot to me,” said Kali Blaeser, administrator at Good Samaritan Society – Specialty Care Community in Robbinsdale, MN.

Watch the full story: https://san.fo/4uxC6yx

03/16/2026

Imagine trying to talk – but the words come out as gibberish.

You know what you want to say, but struggle to get the words out. This frustration is all too real for people whose speech is affected by a stroke, injury or illness.

Our speech-language pathologists create personalized treatment plans to help you sound like you again: https://san.fo/4rJR5mI

03/13/2026

A quilting group at Westview Acres on the campus of Good Samaritan Society - Waconia loves using their skills to create beautiful handmade quilts that bring hope to people facing difficult times.

The mission project is done in partnership with St. Joseph Catholic Community of Waconia, giving the quilting group the opportunity to extend warmth and comfort to people in and around the community.

“The quilts are made with love and care and are given to people who will appreciate them,” says Denise Leonhardt, life enrichment, wellness and volunteer director at Westview Acres.

The quilters also get the joy of seeing a different quilt put on display each month at Westview Acres. The display is located in one of the building’s common areas and highlights the creativity, history and personal memories woven into every stitch.

Read more about the quilters and their display: https://san.fo/3N0Ho4F

10/14/2025

Your next chapter starts here. 🏡

Explore our warm, welcoming senior living community where memories are made and friendships grow.

Schedule a tour at The Pines at Good Samaritan Society – Jackson: https://san.fo/4nP5RXx

08/08/2025

The estate planning event planned for Tuesday, August 12th has been postponed until a later date. We will create a new Facebook event when we have more information!

03/30/2023

Join us next Friday, April 7th!!

12/06/2022