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Good Samaritan Society - International Falls
2201 Keenan Drive, International Falls, MN 56649 · Koochiching County · (218) 283-8313
54 certified beds, about 51 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1986
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 245318 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 14, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
Of 30 health citations since October 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,190 in the last three years; the largest was $8,190, and the latest is dated January 19, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.08 hours per resident per day, against 4.19 across Minnesota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.07 of those hours.
43.3% 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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101/24
1411/24
301/26
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 30 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
21D
2E
4F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
1B
1C
January 14, 2026Standard inspection · 3 citations
- 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 ensure shaving preferences were assessed and provided for 1 of 5 residents (R8) reviewed for activities of daily living (ADLs) and who were dependent on staff for their care.
- D Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to promptly notify the ordering primary care provider of an abnormal laboratory result for 1 of 5 residents (R4) reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure appropriate hand hygiene was provided following personal cares for 2 of 5 residents (R5, R8) observed during the provision of activities of daily living (ADLs).
November 25, 2024Standard inspection · 14 citations
- F Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to review and update the facility assessment to incorporate the minimal staff requirements; and all resources and conditions to care for the resident populations. This had the potential to affect all 50 residents who resided in the facility.
- F Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to develop action plans for identified areas of monitoring and failed to identify and implement at least one process improvement project (PIP) This had the potential to affect all 50 residents who resided in the facility.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to develop and implement an infection control surveillance plan for identifying, tracking, monitoring and/or reporting infections and communicable disease along with a monthly analysis; and failed to conduct COVID-19 testing of staff and residents per Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. In addition, the facility failed to implement enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) for 1 of 1 resident (R205) reviewed with pressure ulcers; and failed to wear a mask during a peripherally inserted central catheter (PIIC) line dressing change for 1 of 1 resident (R206) reviewed with a PIIC. These deficient practices had the potential to affect all 50 residents residing in the facility.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure an electric wheelchair was maintained in working order for 1 of 1 resident (R23) reviewed for accommodation of needs.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure medications were coded correctly on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for 1 of 5 residents (R27) reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- 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 assistance with toileting for 1 of 1 resident (R203) reviewed for activities of daily living and who were dependent on staff for their care.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to provide timely repositioning for 1 of 1 resident (R203) reviewed for pressure ulcers.
- D Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to comprehensively assess for trauma informed care to identify potential triggers and avoid potential re-traumatization for 1 of 1 resident (R22) reviewed who had a history of trauma.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure the consulting pharmacist (CP) identified and communicated to the facility the need for monitoring for potential adverse events for high- risk medications for 2 of 5 residents (R22, R37); and failed to identify the need to monitor for adverse behaviors for psychotropic medications for 1 of 5 residents (R37) reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure adverse event monitoring was completed for high-risk medications 2 of 5 residents (R22, R37) reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- 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 interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure adverse event monitoring was completed for 2 of 5 residents (R22, R37); and failed to monitor adverse behaviors for 1 of 5 residents (R37) reviewed for unnecessary medication use and were taking a psychotropic medication.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure two insulin pens were labeled with the resident name for 1 of 1 resident (R154) observed to receive insulin.
- D Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to establish a process for antibiotic review in order to determine appropriate indications for use of an antibiotic for 1 of 1 resident (R15) reviewed for antibiotic use.
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to consistently post the census on the nurse staff posting; failed to identify when the posting changed due to call ins; and failed to retain the nurse staff posting for 18 months. This had the potential to affect all 50 residents residing in the facility and/or visitors who may wish to view the information.
January 19, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to ensure adequate supervision to reduce the risk of falls for 1 of 3 residents (R1) who had a history of falls with serious injury. This resulted in actual harm for R1 who fell and sustained a laceration to her head and a subdural hematoma (pool of blood between the brain and its outermost covering). In addition, the facility failed to develop a sustainable plan for ongoing supervision.
October 19, 2023Standard inspection · 12 citations
- F Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure the resident [NAME] of Rights were provided verbally and ongoing for residents of the facility for 2 of 2 residents (R22, R43) interviewed during resident meeting. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 48 residents residing in the facility.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure laundry services were conducted in a manner to promote sanitary conditions. This had the potential to affect all residents who ultilized bedspreads.
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to provide the most recent Centers for Disease Control (CDC) education regarding the potential risks and benefits of the pneumococcal vaccine for 4 of 5 residents (R4, R5, R21, R29) reviewed for immunizations.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure the long term care ombudsman was notified of facility initiated transfers for 1 of 2 residents (R7) reviewed for hospitalization.
- D Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to provide the resident/responsible party a written bed hold policy at the time of hospital transfer for 1 of 1 residents (R7) who was reviewed for hospitalization.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an environment free from accident hazards for 1 of 2 residents (R31) reviewed for accident hazards.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure ongoing monitoring of weight for nutrition status was implemented as directed for 2 of 2 residents (R2, R21) reviewed fro nutrition.
- D Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to comprehensively assess for trauma informed care to identify potential triggers and avoid potential re-traumatization for 1 of 1 resident (R5) reviewed who had a history of trauma.
- D Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to comprehensively assess and obtain informed consent, prior to resident use of bed rails for 1 of 2 residents (R31) reviewed for bed rail use.
- D 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 was stored in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in 3 of 3 unit kitchenettes. This practice had the potential to affect all residents consuming food at the facility.
- D Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to conduct regular inspection of all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails as part of a regular maintenance program 1 of 2 residents (R31) reviewed for bed rail safety.
- B Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to ensure accurate coding of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for 5 of 5 residents (R3, R40, R4, R25, R1) reviewed for restraints; and 1 of 5 residents (R26) reviewed for unnecessary medications.
Fire safety inspections
32 fire safety citations on file: 14 on January 14, 2026, 8 on November 25, 2024, 10 on October 19, 2023.
Every fire safety citation32 citations
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- D Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- D Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 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 Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- F Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| January 19, 2024 | Fine | $8,190 |
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) | 4.08 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.07 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.35 | 3.71 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.66 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.34 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 43.3% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 15.4% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.11 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 4.38 on weekdays and 3.35 on weekends, 24% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.9% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.00 in April to June 2025 to 4.08 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 | 4.08 | 1.07 | 4.38 | 3.35 | 0.9% | 0 of 90 | 51 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.90 | 1.05 | 4.19 | 3.15 | 0.9% | 0 of 92 | 51 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.94 | 1.02 | 4.22 | 3.23 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 53 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.00 | 1.03 | 4.28 | 3.30 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 52 |
| 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 | 23.4 | 18.2 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.6 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.0 | 20.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 23.0 | 17.1 | 15.4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| Sanford | 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 | |
| Sanford | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2019 | |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2019 | |
| Copeman, Jeffrey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/01/2021 | |
| Morrison, Tony | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Sandgren, Deeandra | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/16/2023 | |
| Solheim, Paige | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/02/2024 | |
| Fluit, Joel | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 05/01/2026 | |
| 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 | |
| Brown, George | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Copeman, Jeffrey | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/01/2021 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Solheim, Paige | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/02/2024 | |
| 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 9 problems in this area, most recently on January 14, 2026: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on January 14, 2026: "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 4 problems in this area, most recently on November 25, 2024: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on November 25, 2024: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.35 hours per resident per day, below the Minnesota average of 3.71.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
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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 - International Falls's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Good Samaritan Society - International Falls 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Good Samaritan Society - International Falls get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 14, 2026. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
- Has Good Samaritan Society - International Falls been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,190 in the last three years.
- Does Good Samaritan Society - International Falls 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 - International Falls?
- CMS lists 58 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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