Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea
75507 240th Street · Albert Lea, MN · 56007 · 5073792701
80 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Good Samaritan Society
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 21% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $17,345 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2026
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 13, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 24, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024
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.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024
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.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024
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.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245441 · certified since February 1, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.