Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea
75507 240th Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007 · Freeborn County · (507) 379-2701
80 certified beds, about 73 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1987
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 245441 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 13, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
Of 15 health citations since February 2024, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $17,345 in the last three years; the largest was $17,345, and the latest is dated February 11, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.64 hours per resident per day, against 4.19 across Minnesota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.55 of those hours.
23.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Minnesota average 42.2%).
CMS links it to Good Samaritan Society, an affiliated group of 92 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
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207/24
209/24
202/25
404/25
205/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 15 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
1J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
10D
0E
3F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 13, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure food stored in the refrigerators were labeled, dated and discarded properly. In addition, the facility failed to ensure pans were completely dry before storing, utensils were covered or placed in drawers, and personal items from staff were not allowed in the food prep area. These findings had the potential to affect all 69 residents who were served food from the kitchen.
- D Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure services and assistance were provided to preserve independence for 1 of 1 residents (R44), reviewed for vision and whose vision was highly impaired.
April 24, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review the facility failed to ensure safe operating temperature of high-temperature dish washing machine. This had the potential to affect all 73 residents, staff and visitors who may use washed equipment from the facility kitchen.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure appropriate personal protective equipment was used when separating soiled laundry and ensure resident's clean clothing was transported in a way to prevent dust and dirty to collect. This had the potential to impact all 73 residents who reside in the facility.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the call light was within reach of 1 of 1 resident (R49) reviewed for falls. R49's significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], indicated severely impaired cognition and diagnoses of chronic kidney disease (CKD), altered mental status, and a history of falling. It further indicated R49 was independent with most activities of daily living (ADL) and mobility. R49's Falls Risk Tool dated 3/13/25, indicated R49 scored a 20 which was considered a high risk for falls. R49's care plan dated 3/31/25, indicated R49 was at risk for falls related to requiring stand by assist with transfers and ambulation but frequently independently transferred/walked in her room. It further included the following interventions: -Educate resident/family about safety reminders and what to do if a fall occurs. [...]
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review the facility failed to provide timely incontinence care for 1 of 2 residents (R23) reviewed for activities of daily living (ADL). R23's significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], indicated severely impaired cognition and diagnoses of dementia and epilepsy. It further indicated R23 had no rejection of care behaviors, required partial to moderate assistance with toileting, was frequently incontinent of bladder, and always incontinent of bowel. R23's Care Area Assessment (CAA) dated 3/13/25 triggered for urinary incontinence due to requiring staff assistance with incontinent personal hygiene. It further indicated R23 had functional incontinence. [...]
February 11, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- J Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to protect 2 of 2 female residents (R2, R1) resident's right to be free from sexual abuse and sexaully inappropriate behaviors by male resident (R3). This deficient practice resulted in an immediate jeopardy (IJ) for R1 who had severe cognitive impairment and unable to give consent, however, a reasonable person would have experienced severe psychosocial harm-dehumanization, and humiliation as a result of the sexual abuse. The immediate jeopardy (IJ) began on 2/5/25, at approximately 10:00 a.m. when R3 was in the dining room unsupervised and found rubbing R1's breasts who was unable to leave the area on her own. The IJ was identified on 2/11/25, and the administrator was notified of the IJ on 2/11/25, at 6:00 p.m. [...]
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse timely to the State Agency for 1 of 2 residents (R2) reviewed for allegations of abuse.
September 11, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to provide safe transfers and follow the care plan to prevent accidents for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for falls. The facility's failure resulted in harm when R1 fell and sustained a left hip fracture that required surgical intervention. The facility implemented immediate corrective actions prior to survey and is issued at past non-compliance.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review the facility failed to ensure enhanced barrier precautions ((EBPs), an infection control intervention designed to reduce the spread of infections which employs targeted gown and glove use during high contact resident care activities) were implemented for 2 of 2 residents (R4, R6) observed with implanted medical devices.
July 10, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure routine weekly skin assessments for impaired skin integrity for 2 of 3 residents (R1, R2) who had impaired skin integrity.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and document review the facility failed to maintain accurate medical records for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed related to wound management.
February 2, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure a copy of the resident advanced directive was in medical record and failed to follow the facility policy for 2 of 2 (R46 and R48) residents reviewed for advanced directives.
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review the facility failed to coordinate care with an outside health agency for the use of bilateral (both sides) lower leg splints to prevent worsening of contractures for 1 of 2 residents (R5) reviewed for position and mobility.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to monitor orthostatic blood pressures with the use of an antipsychotic medication for 1 of 5 residents (R1) reviewed for unnecessary medications.
Fire safety inspections
21 fire safety citations on file: 3 on May 13, 2026, 11 on April 24, 2025, 7 on February 2, 2024.
Every fire safety citation21 citations
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- F Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- C Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- C Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- F Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.64 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.55 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.04 | 3.71 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.72 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.37 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 23.8% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 15.4% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.40 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.88 on weekdays and 4.04 on weekends, 17% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.68 in April to June 2025 to 4.64 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.64 | 1.55 | 4.88 | 4.04 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 73 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.53 | 1.53 | 4.74 | 3.99 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 74 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.54 | 1.54 | 4.75 | 4.00 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 74 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.68 | 1.64 | 4.97 | 3.95 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 74 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Minnesota, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.19 | 1.05 | 4.38 | 3.73 | 5.2% | 0.8% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 26.8 | 18.2 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 26.7 | 20.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.8 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.3 | 17.1 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 20.4 | 23.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.7 | 14.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY. CMS links this home to Good Samaritan Society, a group of 92 nursing homes averaging 3.1 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| Brown, George | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Dykhouse, Dana | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Engbrecht, Wesley | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Gassen, William | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Gulsvig, Neil | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Lundeen, Mark | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| McCausland, Maureen | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Molbert, Lauris | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| North, Andrew | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Schieffer, Kevin | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Shulkin, David | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Teiken, Brent | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Wenzel, Thomas | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Fluit, Joel | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2022 | |
| Gassen, William | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Middleton, Aimee | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/27/2022 | |
| Olson, Nicholas | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/08/2024 | |
| Schema, Nathan | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Baldwin, Rachel | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/02/2024 | |
| Langbehn, Jennifer | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Morrison, Tony | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Sandgren, Deeandra | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/16/2023 | |
| Dtn Staffing Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/02/2024 | |
| Focusone Solutions | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/04/2024 | |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/13/2018 | |
| Pharmerica Corporation | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/01/2025 | |
| Sanford | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2019 | |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2019 | |
| Baldwin, Rachel | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/02/2024 | |
| Brown, George | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Dykhouse, Dana | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Engbrecht, Wesley | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Fluit, Joel | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2022 | |
| Gassen, William | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Gulsvig, Neil | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Langbehn, Jennifer | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Lundeen, Mark | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| McCausland, Maureen | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Middleton, Aimee | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/27/2022 | |
| Molbert, Lauris | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Morrison, Tony | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| North, Andrew | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Olson, Nicholas | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/08/2024 | |
| Sandgren, Deeandra | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/16/2023 | |
| Schema, Nathan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Schieffer, Kevin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Shulkin, David | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Teiken, Brent | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Wenzel, Thomas | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on May 13, 2026: "Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 13, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 24, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 24, 2025: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- New Richland Care Center New Richland, 14.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Parkview Care Center Wells, 18.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Lutheran Retirement Home Northwood, 18.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Sacred Heart Care Center Austin, 18.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- Prairie Manor Care Center Blooming Prairie, 19 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- St. Marks Living Austin, 19.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 30 citations
Minnesota contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Minnesota. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection reports: MDH Nursing and Boarding Care Home Survey and Complaint Inspection Findings, where Minnesota publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 13, 2026. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
- Has Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $17,345 in the last three years.
- Does Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea?
- CMS lists 55 owners and managers, and links the home to Good Samaritan Society. Legal business name: THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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