Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea
75507 240th Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007 · (507) 379-2701
Non profit - Corporation · 80 certified beds
Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 2 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $17,345 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 13, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 13, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.May 13, 2026 · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.February 11, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.February 11, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 11, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 11, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 10, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.July 10, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $17,345February 11, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.64 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.55 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.37 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.72 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 23.8% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 80 |
| Average residents per day | 72.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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