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GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - MOUNTAIN LAKE

745 BASINGER MEMORIAL DRIVE, MOUNTAIN LAKE, MN 56159

Operator

SANFORD · 89 facilities

Provider number (CCN)
245549
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
48
Phone
(507) 427-2464
CMS data as of
September 1, 2026
C
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stable

Staffing 0% · Deficiencies 0% over tracking period

What the records show

CMS rates GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - MOUNTAIN LAKE 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 of 5 for health inspections, 5 of 5 for staffing, 4 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 14 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2026, 3 at actual-harm level or higher, 3 still recorded as uncorrected. CMS enforcement records list 1 fine totalling $14,069.

Facility Assessment 3 federal violations at this facility remain unresolved. Inspectors recorded 3 citations at the actual-harm level or worse in the last three survey cycles.

Reviews, Ratings and Official Records

This page reviews GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - MOUNTAIN LAKE using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.

At or above the 2024 benchmark — review the inspection and enforcement records below for the safety history behind the grade.

Ratings and Grade Breakdown

RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
 0.84 — At or above the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark

The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why
Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
Total 14
Outstanding 3
Actual harm or worse (G–L) 3
CMS Ratings
Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.
Overall: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Health inspection: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Quality: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Staffing: ★★★★★ (5/5)
NursingHomeGrade Score
 60/100

Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on October 19, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.

CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.

Staffing Compared With State and National Levels

This facility0.84 hrs
MN median0.97 hrs
National average0.69 hrs

Registered nurse turnover: 11.1% · Total nursing staff turnover: 35.3%

Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed September 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.

Inspection Records Covered

Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 245549 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.

Inspection Deficiencies

Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).

1 immediate jeopardy, 2 actual harm issues found among 14 total deficiencies. 11 corrected. — 3 still outstanding

Most recent inspection (August 12, 2026)

D Potential harm — isolated F0880 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

E Potential harm — pattern F0755 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0628 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

G Actual harm — isolated F0760 Status: Corrected

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance, corrected April 1, 2026

G Actual harm — isolated F0689 Status: Corrected

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance, corrected February 9, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0656 Status: Corrected

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 26, 2026

Inspection cycle 2 (July 3, 2025)

D Potential harm — isolated F0686 Status: Corrected

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 16, 2025

J Immediate jeopardy — isolated F0684 Status: Corrected

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance, corrected February 6, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0658 Status: Corrected

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 16, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0580 Status: Corrected

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 16, 2025

Inspection cycle 3 (June 26, 2024)

D Potential harm — isolated F0883 Status: Corrected

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 17, 2024

F Potential harm — widespread F0812 Status: Corrected

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 17, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0658 Status: Corrected

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 17, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0554 Status: Corrected

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 17, 2024

Fines and Enforcement Actions

Penalties CMS has imposed on this facility. A fine is a civil money penalty; a payment denial suspends Medicare or Medicaid payment for new admissions.

Date Action Amount or length
February 12, 2025 Fine $14,069

1 fine totalling $14,069.

Source: CMS Penalties file (dataset g6vv-u9sr).

Ownership and Contact Information

Facility name
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - MOUNTAIN LAKE
Legal business name
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
Address
745 BASINGER MEMORIAL DRIVE, MOUNTAIN LAKE, MN 56159
Phone
(507) 427-2464
Provider number (CCN)
245549
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Operator
SANFORD · 89 facilities
Medicare/Medicaid certified since
February 1, 1991
Official record
CMS Care Compare profile ↗
Details verified against CMS data dated
September 1, 2026

The federal nursing-home files publish no email address for certified facilities, so none is listed here. We do not guess or construct contact addresses. Contact details above are reproduced from CMS Provider Information; call the facility to confirm before relying on them.

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