Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights
1301 50th Street East · Inver Grove Heights, MN · 55077 · 6514511853
46 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.
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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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.81 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.14 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
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.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 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 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G April 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 24, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
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.
Corrected October 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245285 · certified since August 1, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.