Good Samaritan Society - Mary Jane Brown
110 South Walnut Avenue, Luverne, MN 56156 · Rock County · (507) 283-2375
51 certified beds, about 46 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1991
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
1 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 245568 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 1, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
Of 32 health citations since October 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $57,045 in the last three years; the largest was $57,045, and the latest is dated August 6, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.88 hours per resident per day, against 4.19 across Minnesota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.97 of those hours.
60.0% 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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402/24
208/24
112/24
701/25
304/26
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 32 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
1J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
22D
3E
6F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
April 1, 2026Standard inspection · 3 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 monitor, clean 1 of 1 refrigerator in the dining room designated for food brought in for residents by family members. This had the potential to affect all 45 residents in the facility.
- F Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to submit complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data, during 1 of 1 quarter reviewed (Quarter 4) 2025 (July 1 through September 30) to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) according to specifications established by CMS.
- D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review the facility failed to ensure enteral feeding tube placement was confirmed prior to initiation of a feeding for 1 of 1 resident (R2).
January 14, 2025Standard inspection · 7 citations
- E 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 5 of 5 residents (R4, R15, R18, R32 and R91's) discontinued controlled narcotic medications were not stored with in-use medications in 2 of 2 medication carts.
- D Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview the facility failed to ensure resident mail was delivered consistently on Saturdays for 2 of 2 residents (R18, and R25) who voiced concerns with mail delivery. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 37 residents residing in the facility.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 1 resident (R11) care plan was revised to show meal preferences.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed administer 1 of 1 medication (levothyroxine) according to labeled instructions for 1 of 25 medication administration observations.
- 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 record review the facility failed to complete an Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) for 1 of 1 resident (R12) reviewed for unnecessary medications per facility policy and procedure.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to follow appropriate infection control practices for 1 of 2 residents (R2) indwelling catheter.
- D Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to ensure 1 of 8 staff received newly hired staff nursing assistant (NA-D) received initial training on Alzheimer's disease or related disorders, assistance with activities of daily living (ADL), problem solving with challenging behaviors, and communication skills. This had the potential to affect all the residents in the facility.
December 27, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to utilize enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) for 1 of 3 residents observed for infection prevention.
August 6, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review the facility failed to compressively assess falls for root cause, implement appropriate interventions and follow the care plan to prevent and/or reduce the risk of falls with major injury 2 of 2 residents (R2 and R3) with history of falls. This resulted in immediate jeopardy (IJ) for R2 who sustained multiple left rib fractures, left clavicle fracture and a subdural hematoma (brain bleed). The IJ began on 7/27/24 when staff failed to implement R2's care plan for close supervision resulting in R2's fifth (5th) unwitnessed fall, major head injury, and intensive care unit (ICU) admission. The administrator, regional nurse manager, and director of nursing (DON) were notified of the IJ on 8/2/24 at 3:00 p.m. [...]
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to complete a comprehensive bladder assessment and develop an individualized toileting program to restore, maintain, or prevent a decline in continence for 2 of 2 residents; R3 who had a change in mobility and R2 who had a documented decline in continence.
February 8, 2024Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to accommodate the needs for 1 of 1 residents (R1) who required a two-handled cup for drinking liquids.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review the facility failed to ensure an injury of unknown was consistently assessed and monitored for healing progress for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review the facility failed to ensure an injury of unknown was consistently assessed and monitored for healing progress for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review the facility failed to provide an altered diet as prescribed for 1 of 2 residents (R3) reviewed for nutrition.
October 18, 2023Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 15 citations
- F Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure sufficient staff to provide and meet the assessed needs for 4 of 4 residents (R26, R27, R35, R250) who voiced concern with lack of sufficient staffing in the facility and/or were observed to have assessed needs not provided per staff. In addition, the facility failed to ensure sufficient staff to provide assistance with meals. The lack of sufficient staff had the potential to affect all 47 residents who resided in the facility.
- 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 mark/date opened containers of food stored in one of three kitchen refrigerators, stand-up freezer, and walk-in freezer, failed to ensure expired food were identified and removed, and failed to ensure the walk-in freezer vent was in safe working condition and food was stored away from leaking vent. This had the potential to affect all 47 residents who were served food and beverages from the facility kitchen.
- 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 ensure data submitted to the QAPI committee was analyzed and documented to ensure areas identified had oversight for their perspective outcomes brought forth. This had the potential to affect all 47 residents.
- F Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure the walk-in freezer vent was maintained in a safe and functional manner. This had the potential to affect all 47 residents who resided within the facility.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to follow proper infection control practice for 1 of 1 resident (R27) reviewed for urinary catheter. In addition, the facility failed to offer hand sanitization prior to serving meals to 3 of 3 residents (R1, R3, R39), who required staff assistance for to maintain clean hygiene, reviewed for dining.
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure 3 of 5 residents (R5, R38, and R41) were appropriately vaccinated against pneumococcal disease upon admission and/or offer updated vaccination per Centers for Disease Control (CDC) vaccination recommendations. This had the ability to affect all 30 residents.
- D Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure adequate and required information was documented and communicated to a receiving healthcare facility to ensure continuity of care when transferred emergently to the hospital for 1 of 4 residents (R26) reviewed for accidents.
- 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 a written copy of the bed hold policy for 1 of 4 residents (R26) reviewed for accidents, who was transferred emergently to the hospital.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to revise the care plan for 1 of 1 resident (R5) after being updated multiple times by family of R5's preference to wear a brassiere (bra) daily.
- 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 document review, the facility failed to provide activities of daily living (ADLs) including shaving and bathing cares for 1 of 4 residents (R250) reviewed for ADLs, and who required supervision to limited staff assistance to maintain good personal hygiene.
- 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 ensure restorative services were completed to maintain and/or improve mobility for 1 of 3 residents (R27), who required range of motion (ROM), reviewed for mobility.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 1 resident's (R1) oxygen had been administered per physician orders.
- 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 individualize the care plan to include target behaviors for psychotropic medication use for 3 of 5 (R1, R38, and R40) residents.
- 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 staff followed the facility policy and protocols to verify narcotic count to prevent potential diversion for 1 of 1 resident (R18). Additionally, the facility failed to ensure insulin pens were appropriately labeled according to manufacturer's guidelines with an open date for 2 of 3 residents (R2 and R21).
- D Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on document review and interview, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 1 required members (infection preventionist) and/or thier designee attended and documented the attendance at the quarterly Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings.
Fire safety inspections
9 fire safety citations on file: 5 on April 1, 2026, 4 on January 14, 2025.
Every fire safety citation9 citations
- F Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- F Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2024 | Fine | $57,045 |
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) | 3.88 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.97 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.08 | 3.71 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.40 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.51 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 60.0% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50.0% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.47 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 4.21 on weekdays and 3.08 on weekends, 27% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.4% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.70 in April to June 2025 to 3.88 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 | 3.88 | 0.97 | 4.21 | 3.08 | 0.4% | 0 of 90 | 46 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.57 | 0.97 | 3.89 | 2.75 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 47 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.60 | 0.91 | 3.88 | 2.87 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 44 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.70 | 0.99 | 4.04 | 2.84 | 0.2% | 0 of 91 | 42 |
| 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 | 25.6 | 18.2 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.8 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 27.9 | 20.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 24.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Chesley, Stephan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/09/2018 | |
| Morrison, Tony | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Sandgren, Deeandra | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/16/2023 | |
| Yeaton, Timothy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/24/2025 | |
| 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 | |
| Sanford | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/28/2025 | |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2019 | |
| Brown, George | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Chesley, Stephan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/09/2018 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Yeaton, Timothy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/24/2025 |
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 8 problems in this area, most recently on April 1, 2026: "Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on January 14, 2025: "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."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on April 1, 2026: "Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data."
- 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 January 14, 2025: "Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.08 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 - Mary Jane Brown's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Good Samaritan Society - Mary Jane Brown 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Good Samaritan Society - Mary Jane Brown get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 1, 2026. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
- Has Good Samaritan Society - Mary Jane Brown been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $57,045 in the last three years.
- Does Good Samaritan Society - Mary Jane Brown 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 - Mary Jane Brown?
- CMS lists 54 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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