Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake
105 Glenhaven Drive, Battle Lake, MN 56515
Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake is a nursing home in Battle Lake, Minnesota. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionNovember 19, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Health citations since November 29, 20234 (Minnesota average 23)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on November 19, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Fire safety inspection on October 15, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on November 29, 2023
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2023.
Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on November 29, 2023
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2023.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2023.
Citation E0041. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 22, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (218) 864-5231
- Last standard health inspection
- November 19, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 51
- Residents per day, on average
- 49
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
- Chain
- Good Samaritan Society
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Minnesota average (4 vs 23).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- SANFORD5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 01/01/2019
- THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 100% · since 01/01/2019
- CHISHOLM, MELISSAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/27/2022
- MORRISON, TONYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2019
- MOUSER, MATTHEWOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2024
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- SANDGREN, DEEANDRAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/16/2023
Questions
When was Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake last inspected?
CMS lists November 19, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake have?
CMS lists 4 health citations since November 29, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.