Frequently Asked Questions

 In our community, the cost of long-term care varies based on the level of service you require. The accepted payment types also depend on the service provided. For all care levels, we accept private pay and long-term care insurance (depending on your policy). Medicaid is accepted for Nursing Care and Special Memory Care, while Medicare is accepted for Short-term Rehabilitation. Our Admissions Staff is ready to discuss the options for each care level with you, and our Accounting Staff will work diligently with you and your family throughout the process.

Yes! We accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most long-term care insurance.

We recommend that people apply early, even if the need is not urgent. An application must be submitted to have your name placed on any waiting list. All waiting lists are based on date of application. Although we do have a waiting list for most levels of care, there are instances where someone with a new application date can get placement immediately.

Our Assisted Living rooms are unfurnished, allowing residents to personalize their apartments (though furniture can be provided in some cases). All other nursing neighborhoods come with a bed, nightstand, and dresser. We recommend residents bring a chair with a wipeable surface (no cloth) and a TV.

Residents are encouraged to make their new room feel like home by bringing personal items such as wall hangings, photos, knick-knacks, quilts, etc. We ask that all personal items, especially clothing, be labeled with the resident’s name.

Due to state regulations, there is a short list of prohibited items, including heating pads and electric heaters.

We offer transportation services for our residents to the doctor and other appointments. We also try to accommodate family functions.

Yes! Good Samaritan Home does not require you to change your primary care physician. Some local doctors will even make “house calls” and come visit you right here at the Home!

We are a nonprofit organization governed by a board of directors, all of whom reside in the Quincy area—some even live on our campus. Day-to-day operations are overseen by our CEO/Administrator, CFO/Associate Administrator, and Supervisory Staff.

There is only one Good Samaritan Home. We are not part of a larger chain and have no parent company or corporate stakeholders. All decisions, both big and small, are made right here by the people who know our residents best.

Visitors are welcome anytime. We just ask that visitors keep other residents in mind. Our front desk hours are 7 am to 10:30 pm.  Pets are also welcome to visit as long as all vaccinations are up to date.

Yes! As longs as the residents are capable of taking care of the animal themselves and in a private room, pets are welcome!

First, we ask that you fill out our application. Then, one of our nurses will come to meet with you one-on-one. We also need admitting orders/medical history/medication list from your doctor. Some doctors might ask you to come in for a visit for this. Then, you will go through a prescreening process by a Case Coordination Unit or other state agency. Finally, you will need to fill out our admission paperwork and set up the room. We recommend you do these things on a separate day before you move in, so the day can be focused on getting you, as a new resident, settled. This whole process can be done a little quicker if you are coming from the hospital but typically takes at least 2-3 days. Learn more about our Admissions Process >