Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck
172 Summit Avenue West · Blackduck, MN · 56630 · 2188353410
30 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Good Samaritan Society
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.07 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.02 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.74 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 60% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected September 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
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.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F June 13, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 13, 2024
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F June 13, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F June 13, 2024
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 10, 2023
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.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B August 10, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245600 · certified since April 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.