Good Samaritan Society - Jackson
601 West Jackson, Jackson, MN 56143 · (507) 847-3100
Non profit - Corporation · 46 certified beds
Good Samaritan Society - Jackson has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 9 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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 July 31, 2026 found 9 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.July 31, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 31, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.July 31, 2026 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 31, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 31, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.July 31, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.July 31, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.July 31, 2026 · F0847 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.July 31, 2026 · F0949 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.January 31, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 4.07 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.19 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.58 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.29 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 30.8% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 46 |
| Average residents per day | 36.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Colonial Manor Nursing Home Lakefield · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Edgebrook Care Center Edgerton · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Parkview Manor Nursing Home Ellsworth · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Maple Lawn Senior Care Fulda · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Hendricks Community Hospital Hendricks · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Good Samaritan Society - Jackson on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.