3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
International Falls, MN
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $8,190 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 14 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2201 Keenan Drive, International Falls, MN
(218) 283-8313
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
Beds
54
Certified beds
Average residents
53
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Good Samaritan Society
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1986-06-01
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
RN hours / resident day
1.02
Registered nurse staffing · state 1.06 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.51
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.62 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.42
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.56 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.94
All reported nurse hours · state 4.23 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.53
RN + LPN hours · state 1.68 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.23
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.68 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.55
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.68 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing
Adjusted RN hours
1.27
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.94
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.09
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
31%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
39%
Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
1,424
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
56.78
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0119
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
4.57
Baseline 45.76% · Performance 45.00% · Measure score 4.57 · Achievement 4.57 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
6.79
Baseline 5.18 hours · Performance 5.01 hours · Measure score 6.79 · Achievement 6.79 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.96% |
10.72%
0.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 27 · Observed rate 3.7% · Lower 95% interval 5.71% |
| Discharge to community | 31.91% |
50.57%
18.7 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 30 · Observed rate 16.67% · Lower 95% interval 21.97% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | Not Available |
1.02
|
Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 95.24% |
95.27%
About the same
|
Numerator 20 · Denominator 21 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 21 |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 21 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 13 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 94 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 77.59% |
42%
35.6 pts better
|
Numerator 90 · Denominator 116 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
| 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 | 94.4% |
96.1%
1.7 pts worse
|
95.5%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 94.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.7% |
3.9%
0.8 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.1% · Q2 4.3% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 8.2% · 4Q avg 4.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.6% |
4.3%
0.3 pts worse
|
11.4%
6.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 11.1% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.8% |
4.1%
1.3 pts better
|
5.4%
2.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.5% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 13.6% |
12.4%
1.2 pts worse
|
19.6%
6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.1% · Q2 10.9% · Q3 11.1% · Q4 13.0% · 4Q avg 13.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 18.9% |
17.5%
1.4 pts worse
|
16.7%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.0% · Q2 14.0% · Q3 21.4% · Q4 25.0% · 4Q avg 18.9% · 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 | 15.8% |
22.5%
6.7 pts better
|
16.3%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.1% · Q2 23.3% · Q3 17.7% · Q4 6.9% · 4Q avg 15.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 25.8% |
18.6%
7.2 pts worse
|
14.9%
10.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 33.3% · Q2 31.0% · Q3 15.4% · Q4 22.2% · 4Q avg 25.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.7% |
2.3%
0.6 pts better
|
1.0%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 4.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.5% |
2.6%
2.1 pts better
|
1.7%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 28.7% |
24.8%
3.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
8.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.5% · Q2 27.4% · Q3 28.4% · Q4 30.4% · 4Q avg 28.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.4% |
5.4%
1 pts better
|
5.1%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.6% · Q2 6.7% · Q3 5.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 4.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.9% |
88.6%
7.3 pts better
|
81.7%
14.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 88.9% · 4Q avg 95.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.9% |
1.9%
About the same
|
1.6%
0.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 58.6% |
82.7%
24.1 pts worse
|
79.7%
21.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 58.6% |
Survey summary
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (4 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-11-29
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2023-11-20
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-11-20
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-11-20
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-11-20
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2023-11-20
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-11-20
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-11-20
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-11-20
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-11-20
Inspection history
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Health
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Health
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-01-06
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 2025-01-06
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-04
Health
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected 2023-11-28
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-11-28
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-11-28
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2023-11-28
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2023-11-28
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-11-28
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-11-28
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2023-11-28
Health
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2023-11-28
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-11-28
Health
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected 2023-11-28
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-11-28
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-07-17
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-07-17
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $8,190
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
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