Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck
172 Summit Avenue West, Blackduck, MN 56630
Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck is a nursing home in Blackduck, 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.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 1 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (218) 835-3410
- Last standard health inspection
- September 10, 2026 (2 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 30
- Residents per day, on average
- 27.7
- 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 (22 vs 23).
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 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
6 citations
Health inspection on September 10, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2026.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2026.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0686 3 times since 2025.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2026.
Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2026.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 10, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2025.
Citation K0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2026.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on July 1, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
47 of 337 Minnesota homes (14%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.
Citation F0803. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 11, 2026.
Fine
July 1, 2026 (4 months ago)
CMS fine of $22,205 on July 1, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
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 2 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on October 31, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 26, 2025.
Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on December 26, 2025.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 26, 2025.
5 citations
Health inspection on August 20, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2025.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2025.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2025.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 20, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2025.
Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2025.
Citation K0291. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2025.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2025.
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 September 30, 2025.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
6 citations
Health inspection on June 13, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 July 22, 2024.
Citation F0865. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2024.
Citation F0882. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2024.
Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2024.
Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2024.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 13, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on February 7, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2024.
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
- SANFORDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2019
- THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2019
- BILLUPS, SHERRYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/14/2018
- BJERKE, BRANDONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/12/2021
- MORRISON, TONYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2019
- SANDGREN, DEEANDRAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/16/2023
Questions
When was Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck last inspected?
CMS lists September 10, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck have?
CMS lists 22 health citations since February 7, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $22,205 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.