Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
1115 4th Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 · (320) 252-6525
Non profit - Church related · 146 certified beds
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home has a 5-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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much 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 July 9, 2026 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.July 9, 2026 · F0572 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.July 9, 2026 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.July 9, 2026 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.July 9, 2026 · F0641 · 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 9, 2026 · F0684 · 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.July 9, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.July 9, 2026 · F0700 · 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 9, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.July 9, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.May 2, 2024 · F0610 · 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 | 4.92 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.80 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.86 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.27 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 38.6% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 146 |
| Average residents per day | 125.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Good Shepherd Lutheran Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.