About us

The Good Samaritan Society, a Lutheran Social Service Organization, is a not-for-profit, registered charity with over 65 years of experience providing specialized health and community care services in innovative and caring environments.

Corporate Office

8861 75 Street, Edmonton, AB

goodsaminfo@gss.org

1-780-431-3600

News

Appreciating Art at Christenson Village

14 June, 2024
Appreciating Art at Christenson Village

by Bruce Devereaux, Good Samaritan Christenson Village   Good Samaritan Christenson Village recently hosted a showing of the Rangitang Collection. These 26 paintings illustrate the life of West Coast loggers....

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Furry Friends with RBC and Thistle Hills

14 June, 2024
Furry Friends with RBC and Thistle Hills

By Edie Kendall, Volunteer Coordinator, Good Samaritan Dr. Gerald Zetter Care Centre The Good Samaritan Dr. Gerald Zetter Care Centre Atrium was a happening place when the Thistle Hills Petting....

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Forging a Path of Compassion: Samaritan’s Partnership with The Alzheimer’s Society Alberta and Northwest Territories

14 June, 2024
Forging a Path of Compassion: Samaritan’s Partnership with The Alzheimer’s Society Alberta and Northwest Territories

By Darcy Shenfield, RAI Coordinator, Analytics In a world where compassion and care are paramount, partnerships that unite organizations with shared values and goals can pave the way for transformative....

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Good Samaritan Commitment to Being and Belonging Applauded in Accreditation

14 June, 2024
Good Samaritan Commitment to Being and Belonging Applauded in Accreditation

In April, a team of surveyors from Accreditation Canada visited Good Samaritan’s Head office and 15 care homes in Alberta and British Columbia, measuring over 1,000 standards and 19 required....

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Prime consultant selected for an innovative new care home in Edmonton

25 April, 2024

April 24, 2024 EDMONTON, AB – Good Samaritan has selected START Architecture as the Prime Consultant for Good Samaritan West Village (to be formally named later), a new, innovative care....

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Celebrating Good Sam: The First 25 Years

15 March, 2024
Celebrating Good Sam: The First 25 Years

This year, Good Samaritan is celebrating its 75th anniversary of providing care to those who need it most. As we reflect on our remarkable journey, it is essential to acknowledge....

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Good Samaritan Remembers: Vikki Marrs

10 November, 2023
Good Samaritan Remembers: Vikki Marrs

November 5-11, 2023 is Veteran’s Week in Canada. In order to honour those who have served, Good Samaritan will be sharing our residents’ stories and experiences serving Canadaas members of....

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Good Samaritan Remembers: Laird Borst

9 November, 2023
Good Samaritan Remembers: Laird Borst

    November 5-11, 2023 is Veteran’s Week in Canada. In order to honour those who have served, Good Samaritan will be sharing our residents’ stories and experiences serving Canada....

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New Board Chairperson

13 October, 2023
New Board Chairperson

Marlene Raasok BSPhm, M.HSA The Good Samaritan Society / Good Samaritan Canada is pleased to announce that Marlene Raasok has been elected Board Chairperson, effective September 14, 2023. Before her....

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2023 National Volunteer Week

17 April, 2023
2023 National Volunteer Week

Throughout our history, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada have been built on the kindness, generosity, and commitment of our volunteers. In our care homes, at our events,....

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