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
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.54
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.28
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.72
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.00
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
13%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
29%
Annual nurse turnover
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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