nursing home in Mountain Lake, MN
Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake
745 Basinger Memorial Drive, Mountain Lake, MN 56159 · (507) 427-2464
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake at a glance
Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake is a 48-bed non-profit nursing home in Mountain Lake, Minnesota (Cottonwood County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Minnesota average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 12, 2026) found 6 health citations. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $14,069.
Nursing staff turnover is 35.3% per year (state average 42.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 48
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Good Samaritan Society
- Medicare-certified since
- February 1, 1991
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Cottonwood County
- CMS Certification Number
- 245549
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.73 hrs | 4.19 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.84 hrs | 1.06 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.34 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.17 hrs | 3.71 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 35.3% | 42.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 11.1% | 38.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 6 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 3 | 2 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 53 | 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) | $14,069 | $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 | 48 | 71 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 47 | 60 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 97.3% | 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% | 4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.1% | 5.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.2% | 17.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 24.1% | 18.2% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 21% | 20.5% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0% | 4.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 9.5% | 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) | 5.5% | 12.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20.2% | 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) | 100% | 97.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 88.1% | 88.1% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 14 health deficiencies and 6 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| August 12, 2026 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| August 12, 2026 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | E Potential harm, pattern | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| August 12, 2026 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| August 12, 2026 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | E Potential harm, pattern | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| August 12, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| August 12, 2026 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | D Potential harm, isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| April 29, 2026 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected February 9, 2026 |
| April 29, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected April 1, 2026 |
| April 29, 2026 Complaint | 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 June 26, 2026 |
| July 3, 2025 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 3, 2025 |
| July 3, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 17, 2025 |
| July 3, 2025 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 16, 2025 |
| July 3, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 16, 2025 |
| July 3, 2025 Complaint | 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 · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 16, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected February 6, 2025 |
| June 26, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 17, 2024 |
| June 26, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 17, 2024 |
| June 26, 2024 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 17, 2024 |
| June 26, 2024 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 17, 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 $14,069 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2025 | Fine | $14,069 |
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 |
| MORRISON, TONY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| REESE, ANNE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/23/2011 |
| VAN KLEY, BRETT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2019 |
| 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 |
| NORTH, ANDREW Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| SCHIEFFER, KEVIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| SHULKIN, DAVID Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| TEIKEN, BRENT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| WENZEL, THOMAS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| FLUIT, JOEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
| GASSEN, WILLIAM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| MIDDLETON, AIMEE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/27/2022 |
| OLSON, NICHOLAS Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2024 |
| SCHEMA, NATHAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| MORRISON, TONY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| REESE, ANNE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/23/2011 |
| THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| VAN KLEY, BRETT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2019 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake's rating?
Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake has 4 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 - Mountain Lake receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 6 citations, compared with a Minnesota average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake 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 - Mountain Lake?
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 - Mountain Lake and how do I contact it?
Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake is at 745 Basinger Memorial Drive, Mountain Lake, MN 56159. Phone: (507) 427-2464.
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.