Good Sam Soc Comforcare
Nursing home · 1201 17TH STREET NE, Austin, MN 55912 · Mower County
Prices
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Facility
- Type
- Nursing home · Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facilit · Nonprofit Corporation
- Capacity
- 45
- State license
- 423197
- Medicare CCN
- 245317
- Licensed entity
- THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
- Chain
- GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Phone
- (507) 434-8537
- Nurse staffing
- 4.04 hours per resident per day; 28.3% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 4★ · Staffing 5★ · Quality 5★
- Official record
- Minnesota Department of Health provider directory
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Penalties
- Mar 6, 2025 — Fine ($21,645)
Inspection findings
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Jan 29, 2026 Fire Safety · 6 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0271 Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected Feb 2, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Mar 2, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0374 Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected Feb 10, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected Apr 2, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Mar 31, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0926 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected Feb 20, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
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Apr 17, 2025 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H53171781C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Mar 27, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
F0803 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected Mar 26, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
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Mar 21, 2025 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
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Severity not stated
H53178621C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H53178821C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Mar 6, 2025 Health · 3 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Apr 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Apr 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Apr 4, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Nov 7, 2024 Health · 6 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0582 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0584 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0271 Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
K0355 Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0372 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Dec 28, 2023 Fire Safety · 15 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
E0007 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected Jan 31, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0578 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected Jan 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0637 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected Jan 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0638 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected Jan 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Jan 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Jan 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
F0732 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected Jan 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0804 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected Jan 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0883 Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected Jan 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0324 Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected Jan 31, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0374 Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected Jan 31, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
K0741 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected Jan 31, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0753 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected Jan 31, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected Jan 31, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected Jan 31, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
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Jul 10, 2023 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H53173282C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Apr 3, 2023 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H53179424C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Oct 28, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H53174883C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Aug 5, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5317031C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Jul 19, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5317030C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- BROWN, GEORGE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- BROWN, GEORGE — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- DYKHOUSE, DANA — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- DYKHOUSE, DANA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- ENGBRECHT, WESLEY — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- ENGBRECHT, WESLEY — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- FLUIT, JOEL — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2022
- FLUIT, JOEL — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2022
- GASSEN, WILLIAM — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- GASSEN, WILLIAM — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- GASSEN, WILLIAM — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- GULSVIG, NEIL — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- GULSVIG, NEIL — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- JENSEN, REECE — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/04/2025
- JENSEN, REECE — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/04/2025
- LUNDEEN, MARK — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- LUNDEEN, MARK — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- MIDDLETON, AIMEE — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/27/2022
- MIDDLETON, AIMEE — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/27/2022
- MITTAL, VIKAS — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2022
- MITTAL, VIKAS — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2022
- MOLBERT, LAURIS — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- MOLBERT, LAURIS — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- MORRISON, TONY — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2019
- MORRISON, TONY — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2019
- NORTH, ANDREW — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- NORTH, ANDREW — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- OLSON, NICHOLAS — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/08/2024
- OLSON, NICHOLAS — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/08/2024
- SANDGREN, DEEANDRA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/16/2023
- SANDGREN, DEEANDRA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/16/2023
- SCHEMA, NATHAN — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2022
- SCHEMA, NATHAN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2022
- SCHIEFFER, KEVIN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- SCHIEFFER, KEVIN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- SHULKIN, DAVID — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- SHULKIN, DAVID — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- TEIKEN, BRENT — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- TEIKEN, BRENT — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIE — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- WENZEL, THOMAS — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- WENZEL, THOMAS — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- DTN STAFFING INC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/02/2024
- FOCUSONE SOLUTIONS — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/04/2024
- GRAPE TREE MEDICAL STAFFING LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/13/2018
- SANFORD — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 01/01/2019
- SANFORD — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/27/2025
- THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2019
- THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY — 5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 100%, since 01/01/2019
- THRIFTY DRUG STORES INC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/01/2017
Sources: the MDH Health Care Provider Directory, MDH's evaluation and complaint findings, and CMS's list of certified Minnesota nursing homes and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.