Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake
745 Basinger Memorial Drive · Mountain Lake, MN · 56159 · 5074272464
48 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Good Samaritan Society
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
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: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.96 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.05 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $14,069 |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Past Non-Compliance · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025 · 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 July 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected July 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F June 26, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected July 17, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C August 16, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2025 | Fine | $14,069 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245549 · certified since February 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.