Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake
745 Basinger Memorial Drive, Mountain Lake, MN 56159 · (507) 427-2464
Non profit - Corporation · 48 certified beds
Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2026, found 3 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $14,069 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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 August 12, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.August 12, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.August 12, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 12, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 29, 2026 · F0656 · 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.April 29, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.April 29, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.July 3, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.July 3, 2025 · F0686 · 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.February 12, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $14,069February 12, 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 | 3.73 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.84 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.55 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.34 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 35.3% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 48 |
| Average residents per day | 46.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Good Samaritan Society - Westbrook Westbrook · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan Society - Windom Windom · ★★★★★ 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
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.