Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake
Grade C — 77/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
48
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Total Fines
$21,645
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
SANFORD
100%
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
MORRISON, TONY
REESE, ANNE
VAN KLEY, BRETT
BROWN, GEORGE
DYKHOUSE, DANA
ENGBRECHT, WESLEY
GASSEN, WILLIAM
GULSVIG, NEIL
HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE
LUNDEEN, MARK
MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN
MOLBERT, LAURIS
NORTH, ANDREW
SCHIEFFER, KEVIN
SHULKIN, DAVID
TEIKEN, BRENT
VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIE
WENZEL, THOMAS
FLUIT, JOEL
GASSEN, WILLIAM
MIDDLETON, AIMEE
OLSON, NICHOLAS
SCHEMA, NATHAN
Penalties & Fines (1)
| Date | Type | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2025 | Fine | — | $21,645 |
Health Inspection Deficiencies (21)
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
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake?
Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake in MOUNTAIN LAKE, Minnesota has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 77.3 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake?
Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake have?
Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake has 21 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake been fined?
Yes. Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake has $21,645 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 1 penalty.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake have?
Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake has 48 certified beds with approximately 46 current residents (96% occupancy). The facility is located at 745 BASINGER MEMORIAL DRIVE, MOUNTAIN LAKE, Minnesota 56159. It is a non profit - corporation facility.
Data Disclaimer
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