B

Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake

745 BASINGER MEMORIAL DRIVE, MOUNTAIN LAKE, MN 56159
Score: 72 / 100

Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 72/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Mountain Lake facility ranks in the 60th percentile among Minnesota nursing homes.

Staffing at Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake is near the national average, with 3.58 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 21 deficiencies at Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ 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 3.58 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.87 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.56 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.15 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.99 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.42 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

21
Total Deficiencies
Jul 2, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 19 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Jul 2, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Jul 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity J
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Feb 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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.
    Jun 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Jun 25, 2024 · Resident Rights 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 2.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.3% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 7.3% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 3.8% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 23.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 23.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $21,645

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 72 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
48
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 25, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6