Good Samaritan Society - Pine River
518 Jefferson Avenue · Pine River, MN · 56474 · 2185874423
33 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Good Samaritan Society
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.21 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.05 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F February 5, 2025
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.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C February 5, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 12, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245476 · certified since May 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.