C

Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone

1311 NORTH HIAWATHA, PIPESTONE, MN 56164
Score: 64 / 100

Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 64/100. Located in Pipestone, Minnesota, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

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

Recent CMS inspections identified 14 deficiencies at Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ 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 3.58 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.82 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.56 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.21 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.01 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.43 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

14
Total Deficiencies
Jan 6, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 13 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0805 Severity J
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
    Jan 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    May 20, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    May 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    May 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 2.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 2.6% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 22.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 24.4% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 64 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 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
82
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7