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Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake
413 13th Avenue, Howard Lake, MN 55349
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 32 beds, Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake serves Howard Lake in Wright County, Minnesota and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1985.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 2, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 34.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (1.9 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 9.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Wright Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 11 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 34.4 | 26.9 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.9 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 9.1% | 44.2% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 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: 12 Feb 2026, 9 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: D ×8 E ×2 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 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 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 9.1%, RNs 7.1%; 0 administrators 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 | 20.7% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 9.6% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.2% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 51.2% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.0% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 2.2% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| Sanford | 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 |
| Guardian Pharmacy of Minnesota LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/26/2024 |
| Sanford | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
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 Wright County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annandale Care Center Inc | Annandale | 42 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11.9 | — | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Cokato Manor | Cokato | 56 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 32.1 | — | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Park View Health Care Center | Buffalo | 92 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2.2 | — | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, Inc. | Buffalo | 56 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 16.1 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| The Estates At Delano LLC | Delano | 39 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 48.7 | $12K | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Cura of Monticello | Monticello | 67 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 26.9 | — | 15 Jan 2026 |
All 7 facilities in Wright County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake?
It is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society and Sanford. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Feb 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.