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Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
1115 4th Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
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 146 beds, Good Shepherd Lutheran Home serves Sauk Rapids in Benton County, Minnesota and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1984.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 9, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 16.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 38.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Benton Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 31 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.4 | 39.7 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.6% | 56.4% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $8,824 | $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: 9 Jul 2026, 17 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: D ×18 E ×3 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 2026 | F0572 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | F | Standard survey | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 9 Jul 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 9 Jul 2026 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 9 Jul 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 9 Jul 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 9 Jul 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 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 | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 9 Jul 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 | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 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 | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 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 | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | 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 | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 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 | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 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 | 12 Jun 2024 |
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 38.6%, RNs 28.0%; 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 | 16.2% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.7% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 24.3% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.9% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.9% | 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, church related. Legal business name: Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Of Sauk Rapids Minnesota.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2022 |
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 Benton County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardens At Foley LLC | Foley | 78 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 39.7 | $9K | 25 Jun 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Benton County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Good Shepherd Lutheran Home been cited for?
24 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 Shepherd Lutheran Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Good Shepherd Lutheran Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Jul 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Jul 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.