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Good Samaritan Society - International Falls
2201 Keenan Drive, International Falls, MN 56649
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.
Good Samaritan Society - International Falls, in International Falls, Minnesota, is certified for 54 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Good Samaritan Society chain.
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 2.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 14, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 55.6 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 43.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Koochiching Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 33 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 55.6 | 78.6 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.3% | 52.8% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,190 | $218,595 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 14 Jan 2026, 25 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×21 E ×2 F ×4 B ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 25 Nov 2024 | F0838 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 4 Feb 2024 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0572 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | F | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0625 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0700 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0909 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2024 | Fine | $8,190 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 43.3%, RNs 15.4%; 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 | 23.4% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.6% | 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 | 6.6% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.0% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.0% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.0% | 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 |
| Sanford | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 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 |
| Pharmerica Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| 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 Koochiching County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlefork Care Center | Littlefork | 42 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 33 | 78.6 | $219K | 10 Dec 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Koochiching County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Good Samaritan Society - International Falls been cited for?
30 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 - International Falls been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Good Samaritan Society - International Falls 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 - International Falls?
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, Sanford and Sanford. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Good Samaritan Society - International Falls last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 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.