New Hope, MN

Good Samaritan Ambassador

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

8100 Medicine Lake Road, New Hope, MN

(763) 417-4171

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

77

Certified beds

Average residents

75

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Good Samaritan Society

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1968-02-26

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

89 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 4 staffing / 3 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.78

Registered nurse staffing · state 1.06 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.47

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.62 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.40

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.56 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.66

All reported nurse hours · state 4.23 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

2.25

RN + LPN hours · state 1.68 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

4.07

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.68 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

1.26

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.68 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.06

Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.81

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.73

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.35

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

24%

Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

38%

Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

774

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

63.94

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0185

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

7.51

Baseline 20.49% · Performance 17.95% · Measure score 7.51 · Achievement 7.51 · Improvement 6.83

Healthcare-associated infections

8.40

Baseline 5.80% · Performance 5.33% · Measure score 8.40 · Achievement 8.40 · Improvement 5.40

Total nurse turnover

4.60

Baseline 49.48% · Performance 44.90% · Measure score 4.60 · Achievement 4.60 · Improvement 1.36

Adjusted total nurse staffing

5.08

Baseline 4.55 hours · Performance 4.52 hours · Measure score 5.08 · Achievement 5.08 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 11.06%
10.72%
0.3 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 264 · Observed rate 9.47% · Lower 95% interval 8.26%
Discharge to community 55.03%
50.57%
4.5 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 254 · Observed rate 53.15% · Lower 95% interval 48.72%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.88
1.02
0.1 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 96.43%
95.27%
1.2 pts better
Numerator 135 · Denominator 140
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 140
Discharge self-care score 47.15%
53.69%
6.5 pts worse
Numerator 58 · Denominator 123
Discharge mobility score 50.41%
50.94%
0.5 pts worse
Numerator 62 · Denominator 123
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 3.57%
2.29%
1.3 pts worse
Numerator 5 · Denominator 140 · Adjusted rate 4.79%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 5.33%
7.12%
1.8 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 138 · Observed rate 2.17% · Lower 95% interval 2.98%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 10.29%
8.2%
2.1 pts better
Numerator 14 · Denominator 136
Staff flu vaccination coverage 91.76%
42%
49.8 pts better
Numerator 167 · Denominator 182
Discharge function score 49.59%
56.45%
6.9 pts worse
Numerator 61 · Denominator 123
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient 88.99%
96.28%
7.3 pts worse
Numerator 97 · Denominator 109
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 44.12%
25.2%
18.9 pts better
Numerator 30 · Denominator 68

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
97.3%
2.7 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
96.1%
3.9 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.3%
3.9%
1.6 pts better
3.3%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 2.2% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
4.3%
4.3 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.0%
4.1%
2.1 pts better
5.4%
3.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 5.9% · 4Q avg 2.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 5.4%
12.4%
7 pts better
19.6%
14.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 5.1% · Q3 8.1% · Q4 5.9% · 4Q avg 5.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.2%
17.5%
4.3 pts better
16.7%
3.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.4% · Q2 11.4% · Q3 14.3% · Q4 16.1% · 4Q avg 13.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 12.4%
22.5%
10.1 pts better
16.3%
3.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 12.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 16.2%
18.6%
2.4 pts better
14.9%
1.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.4% · Q2 28.2% · Q3 11.1% · Q4 8.8% · 4Q avg 16.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.4%
2.3%
0.9 pts better
1.0%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.3%
2.6%
0.3 pts better
1.7%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 11.0%
24.8%
13.8 pts better
19.8%
8.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.5% · Q2 10.2% · Q3 9.6% · Q4 16.4% · 4Q avg 11.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 8.5%
5.4%
3.1 pts worse
5.1%
3.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.8% · Q2 8.9% · Q3 12.2% · Q4 5.0% · 4Q avg 8.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.0%
88.6%
9.4 pts better
81.7%
16.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.9% · Q2 97.8% · Q3 98.4% · Q4 97.7% · 4Q avg 98.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 5.5%
14.0%
8.5 pts better
12.0%
6.5 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 5.5% · Observed 5.1% · Expected 10.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.2%
1.9%
0.3 pts worse
1.6%
0.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.8% · Q2 2.8% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.0%
82.7%
14.3 pts better
79.7%
17.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 25.8%
23.1%
2.7 pts worse
23.9%
1.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 25.8% · Observed 20.6% · Expected 19.1% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-09 · Fire 2025-01-09

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-03-07 · Fire 2024-03-07

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-03-16 · Fire 2023-03-16

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-02-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-01-27

C · Minimal harm 2025-01-09

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-01-28

B · Minimal harm 2025-01-09

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2025-02-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-07

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-04-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-07

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-04-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-04-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

K901 · Electrical Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

Corrected 2023-04-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-05-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2023-04-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-05-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-04-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-04-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-05-03

C · Minimal harm 2023-03-16

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2023-05-04

B · Minimal harm 2023-03-16

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-04-27

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2025-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2023-05-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-05-04

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Sanford

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 89 facilities 2019-01-01
Brown, George

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 64 facilities 2025-01-01
Dykhouse, Dana

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 85 facilities 2024-05-30
Engbrecht, Wesley

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 89 facilities 2024-05-30
Fluit, Joel

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 88 facilities 2022-10-01
Gassen, William

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 89 facilities 2024-05-30
Gassen, William

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 89 facilities 2024-05-30
Gulsvig, Neil

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 89 facilities 2024-05-30
Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 86 facilities 2024-05-30
Lundeen, Mark

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 89 facilities 2024-05-30
Mccausland, Maureen

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 61 facilities 2025-01-01
Middleton, Aimee

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 88 facilities 2022-01-27
Minske, Anna

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-11-20
Molbert, Lauris

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 89 facilities 2024-05-30
Morrison, Tony

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 89 facilities 2019-01-01
Mujir, Ibrahim

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-02-01
North, Andrew

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 89 facilities 2024-05-30
Olson, Nicholas

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 87 facilities 2024-04-08
Schema, Nathan

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 88 facilities 2022-01-01
Schieffer, Kevin

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 61 facilities 2025-01-01
Shulkin, David

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 85 facilities 2024-05-30
Teiken, Brent

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 89 facilities 2024-05-30
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 88 facilities 2019-01-01
Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 89 facilities 2024-05-30
Wenzel, Thomas

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 61 facilities 2025-01-01

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