Mega-merger that would fold Good Sam, Ebenezer into one organization faces new scrutiny
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 08, 2023
Weeks after agreeing to delay its merger efforts to appease Minnesota regulators, Good Samaritan Society’s parent company is facing a fresh challenge in South Dakota.
Good Samaritan CEO: Our employee vaccine mandate will attract job candidates
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 26, 2021
Days after announcing a systemwide COVID-19 vaccination mandate, the leader of Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society insisted the policy will ultimately help the massive skilled nursing and senior...
10,000 lakes and one less nursing home: Spotlight on a facility closure
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 10, 2013
Minnesota appears to be on the ball when it comes to long-term care. It regularly rates at or near the top when states are ranked on LTC services. Yet, Minnesota also is on the leading edge of a more troublesome...
How a 90-year-old eldercare organization acts like a startup
By
Natalie Foley
Jun 05, 2013
Organizations beginning innovation initiatives often have a few common questions: Where should the initiative be housed? How do we host brainstorming sessions? How do we begin launching initial projects?...