nursing home in Austin, MN
Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare
1201 17th Street NE, Austin, MN 55912 · (507) 434-8537
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare at a glance
Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare is a 45-bed non-profit nursing home in Austin, Minnesota (Mower County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Minnesota average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 29, 2026) found 0 health citations. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $21,645.
Nursing staff turnover is 28.3% per year (state average 42.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 45
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Good Samaritan Society
- Medicare-certified since
- June 1, 1986
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Mower County
- CMS Certification Number
- 245317
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.04 hrs | 4.19 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.92 hrs | 1.06 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.60 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.70 hrs | 3.71 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 28.3% | 42.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 18.2% | 38.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 10 | 63.9 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $21,645 | $24,507 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 45 | 71 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 45 | 60 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 100% | 84.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 5.7% | 4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 8.4% | 5.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 9.5% | 17.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 1.9% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 18.1% | 18.2% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 32.3% | 20.5% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.4% | 4.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 4.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 12.9% | 12.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 29.8% | 24.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.1% | 97.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 78.3% | 82.7% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.8% | 88.1% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 14 health deficiencies and 17 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2026 Fire safety | Have exits that are accessible at all times. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 2, 2026 |
| January 29, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0926 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 20, 2026 |
| January 29, 2026 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 31, 2026 |
| January 29, 2026 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 2, 2026 |
| January 29, 2026 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 10, 2026 |
| January 29, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 2, 2026 |
| March 27, 2025 Complaint | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 10, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 10, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 4, 2025 |
| November 7, 2024 Fire safety | Have exits that are accessible at all times. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 20, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 20, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 20, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected December 20, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 20, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 20, 2024 |
| December 28, 2023 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0753 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| December 28, 2023 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| December 28, 2023 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| December 28, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| December 28, 2023 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| December 28, 2023 Fire safety | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0007 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| December 28, 2023 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| December 28, 2023 Standard | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| December 28, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| December 28, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| December 28, 2023 Standard | 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 · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| December 28, 2023 Standard | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0638 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| December 28, 2023 Standard | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| December 28, 2023 Standard | 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 · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| December 28, 2023 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $21,645 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2025 | Fine | $21,645 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANFORD Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| BROWN, GEORGE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| DTN STAFFING INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/02/2024 |
| DYKHOUSE, DANA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| ENGBRECHT, WESLEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| FLUIT, JOEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
| FOCUSONE SOLUTIONS Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/04/2024 |
| GASSEN, WILLIAM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| GRAPE TREE MEDICAL STAFFING LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/13/2018 |
| GULSVIG, NEIL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| JENSEN, REECE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/04/2025 |
| LUNDEEN, MARK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| MIDDLETON, AIMEE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/27/2022 |
| MITTAL, VIKAS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| MOLBERT, LAURIS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| MORRISON, TONY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| NORTH, ANDREW Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| OLSON, NICHOLAS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2024 |
| SANDGREN, DEEANDRA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/16/2023 |
| SANFORD Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| SCHEMA, NATHAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| SCHIEFFER, KEVIN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| SHULKIN, DAVID Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| TEIKEN, BRENT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| THRIFTY DRUG STORES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2017 |
| VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| WENZEL, THOMAS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| BROWN, GEORGE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| DYKHOUSE, DANA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| ENGBRECHT, WESLEY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| GASSEN, WILLIAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| GULSVIG, NEIL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| LUNDEEN, MARK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| MOLBERT, LAURIS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare's rating?
Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Minnesota nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Minnesota average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Good Samaritan Society. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare and how do I contact it?
Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare is at 1201 17th Street NE, Austin, MN 55912. Phone: (507) 434-8537.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.