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GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - HOWARD LAKE

413 13TH AVENUE, HOWARD LAKE, MN 55349
Score: 90 / 100

Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Howard Lake, Minnesota, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 90/100, it ranks in the top 13% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing at Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake is near the national average, with 3.82 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake shows a strong inspection record, with just 3 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 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.82 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.75 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.11 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.96 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.25 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.21 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

3
Total Deficiencies
Jan 8, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 3 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (3 shown)
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Jan 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0636 Severity D
    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
    Jan 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Nov 7, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary 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 5.9% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 7.1% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 1.8% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 7.1% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 25.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 20.1% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 90 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: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 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
32
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2