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

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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Hitting the Right Notes with Music Therapy

15 March, 2023
Hitting the Right Notes with Music Therapy

By Crystal De Jong, Site and Clinical Services Manager, Good Samaritan Dr. Gerald Zetter Care Centre Nadine Veroba-Dagg, MTA is a Certified Music Therapist who comes into work at Dr.....

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Penguins Come to CHOICE

15 March, 2023
Penguins Come to CHOICE

By Charlotte Collieau and Heidi Mouris, Recreation Therapists, Good Samaritan CHOICE Program October 15th was African Penguin Awareness Day, and Good Samaritan CHOICE clients received a special visit from Millie.....

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Real-Life Paw Patrol at West Highland Centre

14 March, 2023
Real-Life Paw Patrol at West Highland Centre

By Pamela Roy, Recreation Therapy Aide, Good Samaritan West Highland Centre Good Samaritan West Highland Centre residents and staff welcomed Constable Braylon Hyggen from the Lethbridge Police Service to their....

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Good Samaritan Canada Receives EquipCare Funding

14 March, 2023
Good Samaritan Canada Receives EquipCare Funding

By Kevin Heaman, Grant Coordinator, Good Samaritan Head Office Residents and staff at Good Samaritan Canada’s care homes in British Columbia have been experiencing upgrades to equipment and furnishings in....

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ROOTED in What’s Right: Courage

14 March, 2023
ROOTED in What’s Right: Courage

By Matt Joy, Director Mission, Ethics, Research, and Reconciliation Long before Tommy Douglas served as Premier of Saskatchewan or became known as the ‘father of Medicare,’ formative experiences shaped his....

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Good Samaritan Awarded for Building Better Together

14 March, 2023
Good Samaritan Awarded for Building Better Together

By Michael Hennig, Communications Coordinator, Good Samaritan Head Office This past October, Good Samaritan proudly received the 2022 Minister’s Seniors Service Award for Building Better Together from the Government of....

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Ensuring Quality Care Through Accreditation

14 March, 2023
Ensuring Quality Care Through Accreditation

When it comes to care, quality matters. As a care provider for aging individuals and persons with developmental disabilities, it’s important that residents and their families can trust in our....

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Creating Hospitable Environments

13 March, 2023
Creating Hospitable Environments

By Sherry Busslinger, Manager Site and Clinical Services, Good Samaritan Stony Plain Care Centre This past November, Good Samaritan celebrated Joanne Pretorius as the winner of the Hospitable Environments Award.....

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