Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-24 · Fire 2025-04-24
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Albert Lea, MN
Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $26,685 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
75507 240th Street, Albert Lea, MN
(507) 379-2701
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
80
Certified beds
Average residents
74
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Good Samaritan Society
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1987-02-01
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
1.54
Registered nurse staffing · state 1.06 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.28
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.62 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.72
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.56 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.54
All reported nurse hours · state 4.23 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.82
RN + LPN hours · state 1.68 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
4.00
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.68 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
1.06
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.68 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
1.78
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
5.26
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.18
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
13%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
29%
Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
1,305
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
57.75
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0129
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
6.86
Baseline 15.71% · Performance 18.25% · Measure score 6.86 · Achievement 6.86 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
3.15
Baseline 4.34% · Performance 6.89% · Measure score 3.15 · Achievement 3.15 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
7.02
Baseline 38.46% · Performance 35.00% · Measure score 7.02 · Achievement 7.02 · Improvement 2.04
Adjusted total nurse staffing
6.08
Baseline 4.28 hours · Performance 4.81 hours · Measure score 6.08 · Achievement 6.08 · Improvement 3
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.36% |
10.72%
1.4 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 159 · Observed rate 7.55% · Lower 95% interval 6.43% |
| Discharge to community | 53.06% |
50.57%
2.5 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 153 · Observed rate 48.37% · Lower 95% interval 45.88% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.77 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 97.25% |
95.27%
2 pts better
|
Numerator 106 · Denominator 109 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 109 |
| Discharge self-care score | 43.18% |
53.69%
10.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 38 · Denominator 88 |
| Discharge mobility score | 48.86% |
50.94%
2.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 43 · Denominator 88 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 3.67% |
2.29%
1.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 109 · Adjusted rate 4.46% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.89% |
7.12%
0.2 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 95 · Observed rate 6.32% · Lower 95% interval 3.62% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 1.9% |
8.2%
6.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 105 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 75.81% |
42%
33.8 pts better
|
Numerator 163 · Denominator 215 |
| Discharge function score | 56.82% |
56.45%
0.4 pts better
|
Numerator 50 · Denominator 88 |
| 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 | 98.46% |
96.28%
2.2 pts better
|
Numerator 64 · Denominator 65 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 45.28% |
25.2%
20.1 pts better
|
Numerator 24 · Denominator 53 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
1.7
0.6 pts better
|
1.9
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.1 · Observed 1.4 · Expected 2.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.1 |
2.0
1.1 pts worse
|
1.8
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.1 · Observed 3.6 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.1% |
97.3%
1.8 pts better
|
93.4%
5.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 98.3% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 98.3% · 4Q avg 99.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.2% |
96.1%
0.9 pts worse
|
95.5%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.6% |
3.9%
1.3 pts better
|
3.3%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 1.7% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 2.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.6% |
4.3%
0.7 pts better
|
11.4%
7.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 5.5% · Q4 3.4% · 4Q avg 3.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.1% |
4.1%
2 pts better
|
5.4%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 4.0% · Q4 2.0% · 4Q avg 2.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 5.1% |
12.4%
7.3 pts better
|
19.6%
14.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.8% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 4.0% · Q4 5.7% · 4Q avg 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 17.6% |
17.5%
0.1 pts worse
|
16.7%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.4% · Q2 19.5% · Q3 15.4% · Q4 16.3% · 4Q avg 17.6% · 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 | 24.6% |
22.5%
2.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
8.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.4% · Q2 28.4% · Q3 13.9% · Q4 36.1% · 4Q avg 24.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 23.1% |
18.6%
4.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
8.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.5% · Q2 20.4% · Q3 24.0% · Q4 26.9% · 4Q avg 23.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.8% |
2.3%
0.5 pts worse
|
1.0%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 3.9% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 2.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 5.2% |
2.6%
2.6 pts worse
|
1.7%
3.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.3% · Q2 5.1% · Q3 6.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 5.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.7% |
24.8%
0.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.5% · Q2 38.5% · Q3 27.9% · Q4 12.6% · 4Q avg 25.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 8.3% |
5.4%
2.9 pts worse
|
5.1%
3.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.9% · Q2 12.2% · Q3 7.7% · Q4 5.4% · 4Q avg 8.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 87.6% |
88.6%
1 pts worse
|
81.7%
5.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 89.5% · Q2 92.8% · Q3 88.9% · Q4 78.7% · 4Q avg 87.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 6.9% |
14.0%
7.1 pts better
|
12.0%
5.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 6.9% · Observed 7.1% · Expected 11.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.1% |
1.9%
0.8 pts better
|
1.6%
0.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.1% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 77.2% |
82.7%
5.5 pts worse
|
79.7%
2.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 77.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 18.1% |
23.1%
5 pts better
|
23.9%
5.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 18.1% · Observed 18.8% · Expected 24.8% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-02-02 · Fire 2024-02-02
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-02-09 · Fire 2023-02-09
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-24
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2025-07-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-24
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-06-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-24
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-06-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-24
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-06-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-24
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-05-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-24
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-06-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-24
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-07-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-24
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-06-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-24
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-05-30
C · Minimal harm
2025-04-24
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-05-30
C · Minimal harm
2025-04-24
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-05-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2024-02-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-02-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-02-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-03-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-02-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-02-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-02-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-03-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-03-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-03-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-03-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-03-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-03-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-03-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-03-16
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-24
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-24
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-24
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-05-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-24
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-05-27
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-02-11
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-02-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-11
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-03-12
G · Actual harm
2024-09-11
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-08-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-11
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-10
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-08-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-10
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-08-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-03-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-03-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-03-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-03-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-03-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-03-22
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$26,685
2025-02-11
Fine
Fine · fine $26,685
Fine
Ownership
Sanford
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Baldwin, Rachel
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Brown, George
Corporate Director · Individual
Dykhouse, Dana
Corporate Director · Individual
Engbrecht, Wesley
Corporate Director · Individual
Fluit, Joel
Corporate Officer · Individual
Gassen, William
Corporate Director · Individual
Gassen, William
Corporate Officer · Individual
Gulsvig, Neil
Corporate Director · Individual
Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie
Corporate Director · Individual
Langbehn, Jennifer
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Lundeen, Mark
Corporate Director · Individual
Mccausland, Maureen
Corporate Director · Individual
Middleton, Aimee
Corporate Officer · Individual
Molbert, Lauris
Corporate Director · Individual
Morrison, Tony
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
North, Andrew
Corporate Director · Individual
Olson, Nicholas
Corporate Officer · Individual
Sandgren, Deeandra
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Schema, Nathan
Corporate Officer · Individual
Schieffer, Kevin
Corporate Director · Individual
Shulkin, David
Corporate Director · Individual
Teiken, Brent
Corporate Director · Individual
Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie
Corporate Director · Individual
Wenzel, Thomas
Corporate Director · Individual
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