Good Sam Albert Lea
Nursing home · 75507 240TH STREET, Albert Lea, MN 56007 · Freeborn County
Prices
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Facility
- Type
- Nursing home · Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facilit · Nonprofit Corporation
- Capacity
- 80
- State license
- 424542
- Medicare CCN
- 245441
- Licensed entity
- THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
- Chain
- GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Phone
- (507) 379-2701
- Nurse staffing
- 4.64 hours per resident per day; 23.8% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 3★ · Staffing 5★ · Quality 3★
- Official record
- Minnesota Department of Health provider directory
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Penalties
- Feb 11, 2025 — Fine ($17,345)
Inspection findings
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May 13, 2026 Health · 5 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0676 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected Jun 5, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected Jun 5, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0345 Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected Jun 30, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Jun 30, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0355 Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected Jun 30, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Dec 1, 2025 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H54416162C 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 2, 2025 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H54415178C 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 24, 2025 Health · 15 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0271 Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected Jul 3, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0324 Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected Jun 30, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
K0345 Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Jun 30, 2025 · 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 Jun 30, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0511 Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected Jun 30, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · 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 May 30, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0914 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected Jun 30, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · 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 Jul 8, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Feb 24, 2025 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
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Severity not stated
H54416921C 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
H54417110C 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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Feb 11, 2025 Health · 2 findings
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected Feb 5, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected Mar 12, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
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Oct 3, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H54417791C 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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Sep 11, 2024 Health · 2 findings
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Serious
Scope/severity G
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 Aug 27, 2024 · 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 Oct 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
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Jul 24, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H54415540C 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 10, 2024 Health · 2 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 Aug 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0842 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected Aug 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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May 9, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H54413549C 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 20, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H54411422C 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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Feb 2, 2024 Health · 10 findings
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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 Mar 1, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0688 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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 medical reason.
Corrected Mar 1, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0758 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected Mar 1, 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 Feb 29, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0324 Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected Feb 29, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0345 Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected Feb 29, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Feb 29, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0355 Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected Feb 29, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected Feb 29, 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 Mar 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Dec 19, 2023 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H54417909C 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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Dec 30, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 4 findings
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Severity not stated
H5441061C 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
H5441064C 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
H5441065C 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
H5441067C 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 27, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5441057C 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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May 3, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 3 findings
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Severity not stated
H5441049C 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
H5441050C 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
H5441051C 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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Dec 13, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
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Severity not stated
H5441044C 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
H5441045C 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 12, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5441043C 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 6, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5441042C 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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Sep 20, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 5 findings
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Severity not stated
H5441037C 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
H5441038C 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
H5441039C 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
H5441040C 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
H5441041C 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)
- BALDWIN, RACHEL — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/02/2024
- BALDWIN, RACHEL — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/02/2024
- 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 — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2022
- FLUIT, JOEL — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2022
- GASSEN, WILLIAM — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- GASSEN, WILLIAM — corporate director, 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
- LANGBEHN, JENNIFER — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- LANGBEHN, JENNIFER — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- LUNDEEN, MARK — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- LUNDEEN, MARK — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN — adp of the snf, 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
- MOLBERT, LAURIS — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- MOLBERT, LAURIS — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- MORRISON, TONY — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2019
- MORRISON, TONY — operational/managerial control, 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 — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/08/2024
- OLSON, NICHOLAS — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/08/2024
- SANDGREN, DEEANDRA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/16/2023
- SANDGREN, DEEANDRA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/16/2023
- SCHEMA, NATHAN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2022
- SCHEMA, NATHAN — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2022
- SCHIEFFER, KEVIN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- SCHIEFFER, KEVIN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- SHULKIN, DAVID — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- SHULKIN, DAVID — adp of the snf, 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
- PHARMERICA CORPORATION — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/01/2025
- SANFORD — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2019
- SANFORD — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 01/01/2019
- 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
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.