Good Samaritan Society - International Falls
2201 Keenan Drive · International Falls, MN · 56649 · 2182838313
54 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Good Samaritan Society
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.90 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.05 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,190 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2024
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 January 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2024
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.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 25, 2024
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F November 25, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F November 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C November 25, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G January 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 19, 2023
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
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 November 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 19, 2024 | Fine | $8,190 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245318 · certified since June 1, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.