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Good Samaritan Society - Windom
705 Sixth Street, Windom, MN 56101
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 63 beds, Good Samaritan Society - Windom serves Windom in Cottonwood County, Minnesota and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1991.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (22, 4, 9 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 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $195K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 40.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cottonwood Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 35 | 14 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 55.6 | 43.8 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.7% | 35.3% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $194,680 | $14,069 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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, 11 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: K ×1 D ×24 E ×4 F ×6
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 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 12 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 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 12 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 | 18 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 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 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 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | K | Complaint investigation | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 27 Jan 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 | Complaint investigation | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2023 |
| 2 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 | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2026 | Payment denial | — | 20 days |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Fine | $194,680 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 40.7%, RNs 44.4%; 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 | 28.8% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.5% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 7.6% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 30.6% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.1% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.4% | 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 Cottonwood County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake | Mountain Lake | 48 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 25.0 | $14K | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Westbrook | Westbrook | 32 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 43.8 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Cottonwood County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Good Samaritan Society - Windom been cited for?
35 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 - Windom been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $195K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Good Samaritan Society - Windom compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Good Samaritan Society - Windom?
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 - Windom 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.