Good Samaritan Society - St James
1000 South Second Street, Saint James, MN 56081 · (507) 375-3286
Non profit - Corporation · 42 certified beds
Good Samaritan Society - St James has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 1 citation (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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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 28, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 28, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.May 29, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 29, 2025 · F0656 · 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.May 29, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
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 | 3.32 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.75 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.40 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.18 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 34.4% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 42 |
| Average residents per day | 36 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Living Meadows at Luther - Madelia Madelia · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea Albert Lea · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- St Johns on Fountain Lake Albert Lea · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Thorne Crest Retirement Center Albert Lea · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine Belle Plaine · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Good Samaritan Society - St James on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.