Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake
413 13th Avenue, Howard Lake, MN 55349
Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake is a nursing home in Howard 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.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (320) 543-3800
- Last standard health inspection
- February 12, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 32
- Residents per day, on average
- 28.2
- 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 (11 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 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
8 citations
Health inspection on February 12, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 March 31, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 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 March 31, 2026.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2026.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2026.
Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2026.
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 March 31, 2026.
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 March 31, 2026.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2026.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on February 12, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2026.
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 March 31, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
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 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on January 9, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.
Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on November 8, 2023
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 December 29, 2023.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 8, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 January 20, 2024.
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 January 20, 2024.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 01/01/2019
- SANFORD5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 100% · since 01/01/2019
- LEWIS, BRIANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/25/2025
- MORRISON, TONYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2019
- SALONEK, LAURAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/08/2008
- SANDGREN, DEEANDRAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/16/2023
Questions
When was Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake last inspected?
CMS lists February 12, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake have?
CMS lists 11 health citations since November 8, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Howard 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 - Howard Lake?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.