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Good Samaritan Ambassador

8100 MEDICINE LAKE ROAD, NEW HOPE, MN 55427
Score: 97 / 100

Good Samaritan Ambassador is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in New Hope, Minnesota, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 97/100, it ranks in the top 1% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing levels at Good Samaritan Ambassador exceed national averages, with 4.66 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.78 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Good Samaritan Ambassador shows a strong inspection record, with just 4 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.66 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.78 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.47 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.40 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.07 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.26 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

4
Total Deficiencies
Jan 8, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 4 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (4 shown)
  • Tag 0582 Severity D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    Jan 8, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jan 8, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Mar 15, 2023 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0676 Severity D
    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    Mar 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 8.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.3% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 13.2% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 2.3% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 11.0% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 97 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
77
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2