Good Samaritan Society - Inver Grove HeightsCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1301 50th Street East, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
- CCN
- 245285
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 46
- Residents per day
- 37
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Good Samaritan Society - Inver Grove Heights an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 19 Feb 2026. The latest survey cycle has 7 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Minnesota is 6. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Dakota County median | Minnesota median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 9 homes in the county, 338 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Minnesota median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 19 Feb 2026 | 7 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 12 Dec 2024 | 13 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 20 | 6 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 7 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2026 | 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 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 13 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2025 |
| 2 Apr 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2025 |
| 2 Apr 2025 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2025 |
| 2 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 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 | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 20 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 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 | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | 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 | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Minnesota median | Minnesota average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.95 | 4.20 | 4.19 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.28 | 1.00 | 1.06 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.51 | 0.61 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.17 | 2.52 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.43 | 3.70 | 3.71 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 52.6%
- Nurse staff turnover, Minnesota median
- 40.0%
- RN turnover in a year
- 69.2%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 26.2% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 6.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.0% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.9% | 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 | 29.9% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 13.9% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.2% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
- Chain
- Good Samaritan Society (92 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Jan 2019 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 1 Jan 2019 |
| DTN Staffing Inc | Adp of the snf | 2 Aug 2024 | |
| Focusone Solutions | Adp of the snf | 4 Mar 2024 | |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC | Adp of the snf | 13 Apr 2018 | |
| Sanford | Adp of the snf | 2 Dec 2025 | |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2019 | |
| Thrifty Drug Stores Inc | Adp of the snf | 1 Aug 2017 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Dakota County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southview Acres Healthcare Center | West Saint Paul | 2 of 5 | 11 | $41,555 | 12 Mar 2026 | |
| Woodlyn Heights Healthcare Center | Inver Grove Heights | 2 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II | West Saint Paul | 2 of 5 | 6 | $15,914 | 15 Apr 2026 | |
| Apple Valley Village Health Care Center | Apple Valley | 5 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 25 Jun 2025 | |
| Ebenezer Ridges Geriatric Care Center | Burnsville | 4 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 29 Jan 2026 | |
| Regina Senior Living | Hastings | 2 of 5 | 7 | $15,919 | 26 Feb 2026 | |
| Augustana Care Hastings Health and Rehabilitation | Hastings | 5 of 5 | 2 | $21,645 | 7 Jul 2026 | |
| Trinity Care Center | Farmington | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 30 Apr 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Good Samaritan Society - Inver Grove Heights (CCN 245285). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/good-samaritan-society-inver-grove-heights-inver-grove-heights-mn-245285/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Good Samaritan Society - Inver Grove Heights last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 19 Feb 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 7 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 12 Dec 2024.
- Who operates Good Samaritan Society - Inver Grove Heights?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as non-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Good Samaritan Society. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Good Samaritan Society - Inver Grove Heights a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Minnesota as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.