Good Samaritan Society - International Falls
2201 Keenan Drive, International Falls, MN 56649 · (218) 283-8313
Non profit - Corporation · 54 certified beds
Good Samaritan Society - International Falls has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 3 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,190 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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 January 14, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.January 14, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.January 14, 2026 · F0773 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 14, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 19, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,190January 19, 2024
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 | 4.08 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.07 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.34 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.66 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.3% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 54 |
| Average residents per day | 50.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Littlefork Care Center Littlefork · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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- Lakewood Care Center Baudette · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Havenwood Care Center Bemidji · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Neilson Place Bemidji · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Good Samaritan Society - International Falls on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.