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Nursing homes in Pipestone County, Minnesota
Pipestone County, Minnesota, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 136 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies over three cycles, 21.3 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $17K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Pipestone County | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 338 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 21.3 | 32.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $17K | $7.8M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone | Pipestone | 82 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 17.1 | $17K | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Edgebrook Care Center | Edgerton | 54 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 27.8 | — | 19 Nov 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 4 |
| F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | 2 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 2 |
| F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | 2 |
| F0761 | 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. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Good Samaritan Society (2).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Pipestone County, Minnesota?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 136 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Pipestone County have the highest CMS ratings?
Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone (3 stars), Edgebrook Care Center (1 stars)
How do Pipestone County nursing homes compare with Minnesota?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 21.3 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.