“Our frontline staff are the heart and soul of our organization and its mission”

“Businesses across the nation are grappling with worker shortages in the wake of the pandemic, and the long-term care industry is no exception,” adds Michael Deuth, executive director of Good Samaritan Society, which has locations in 22 states, including an independent living, assisted living and long-term care campus in Waconia. “Our frontline staff are the heart and soul of our organization and its mission – they’re essential to helping us fulfill our core purpose of taking the best possible care of our residents.”

Good Samaritan Society is a large provider with 300 locations, and Deuth points out that network enables the organization to temporarily move workers to help care for residents.