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Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone
1311 North Hiawatha, Pipestone, MN 56164
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 82 beds, Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone serves Pipestone in Pipestone County, Minnesota and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1991.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Minnesota median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 4, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 17.1 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $17K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 51.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pipestone Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 14 | 15 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 17.1 | 27.8 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.7% | 51.7% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $17,345 | $17,345 | $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: 21 May 2025, 20 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | J | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | 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 | 26 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | 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 | 4 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Mar 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 | 4 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 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 | 4 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan 2026 | Fine | $17,345 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.7%, RNs 50.0%; 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 | 27.5% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.4% | 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 | 25.2% | 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 | 6.0% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Sanford | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/13/2025 |
| 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 Pipestone County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgebrook Care Center | Edgerton | 54 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 27.8 | — | 19 Nov 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Pipestone County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone 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 - Pipestone been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $17K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone?
It is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sanford, The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society and Sanford. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 7 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 May 2025.
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.