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Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare
1201 17th Street Ne, Austin, MN 55912
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 45 beds, Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare serves Austin in Mower County, Minnesota and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1986.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 6, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 31.1 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $22K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 28.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mower Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 14 | 29 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 31.1 | 66.7 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28.3% | 51.8% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $21,645 | $21,645 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 29 Jan 2026, 7 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×11 E ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | J | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 28 Dec 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2024 |
| 28 Dec 2023 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2024 |
| 28 Dec 2023 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2024 |
| 28 Dec 2023 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2024 |
| 28 Dec 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2024 |
| 28 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2024 |
| 28 Dec 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2024 |
| 28 Dec 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2025 | Fine | $21,645 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 28.3%, RNs 18.2%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.1% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.0% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.7% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 32.3% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.4% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.5% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. Chain: Good Samaritan Society (92 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| Dtn Staffing Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/02/2024 |
| Focusone Solutions | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/04/2024 |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/13/2018 |
| Sanford | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| Thrifty Drug Stores Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2017 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Mower County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Manor | Grand Meadow | 26 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 76.9 | — | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Sacred Heart Care Center | Austin | 59 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 49.2 | — | 25 Jul 2025 |
| St Marks Living | Austin | 45 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 66.7 | $127K | 16 Jun 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Mower County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare been cited for?
14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $22K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare?
It is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sanford and The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Mar 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.