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Good Shepherd Lutheran Home

800 HOME STREET, BOX 747, RUSHFORD, MN 55971
Score: 90 / 100

Good Shepherd Lutheran Home is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Rushford, 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 levels at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home exceed national averages, with 4.23 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.57 hours per resident per day is near the national average of 0.7 hours.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Home shows a strong inspection record, with just 5 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 4.23 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.57 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.91 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.75 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.49 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.19 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

5
Total Deficiencies
Feb 11, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 5 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Feb 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Jan 24, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Jan 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Oct 11, 2022 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Oct 11, 2022 · 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 5.3% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 5.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 27.1% 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 - Other
Certified Beds
65
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0