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GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ST JAMES

1000 SOUTH SECOND STREET, ST JAMES, MN 56081
Score: 34 / 100

Good Samaritan Society - St James has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 34/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Minnesota. Families considering this St James facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Good Samaritan Society - St James is near the national average, with 3.70 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 22 deficiencies at Good Samaritan Society - St James, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.70 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.88 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.43 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.38 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.30 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.64 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

22
Total Deficiencies
May 28, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 18 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0676 Severity D
    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0688 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medic
    May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    May 28, 2025 · Infection Control 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 4.4% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 1.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 24.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 32.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 21.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $111,293

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 34 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
42
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 28, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7