Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake
745 Basinger Memorial Drive, Mountain Lake, MN 56159
Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake is a nursing home in Mountain 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 rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionAugust 12, 2026 (2 months ago)
- Health citations since June 26, 202414 (Minnesota average 23)
- Fines in the past three years1, $14,069 in total
- 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 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on August 12, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 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 September 11, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on August 12, 2026
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 September 28, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2026.
Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2026.
Citation K0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2026.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 12, 2025 from $21,645 to $14,069.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on April 29, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
53 of 337 Minnesota homes (16%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 February 9, 2026.
Citation F0760. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 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 June 26, 2026.
Health inspection on July 3, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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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 July 16, 2025.
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 July 16, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2024.
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 July 16, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on July 3, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2025.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2025.
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 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on February 12, 2025
1 citationCMS 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.
74 of 337 Minnesota homes (22%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
CMS fine of $14,069 on February 12, 2025.
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Citation F0684. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 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.
Health inspection on June 26, 2024
4 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 July 17, 2024.
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 July 17, 2024.
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 July 17, 2024.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
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.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
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 star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (507) 427-2464
- Last standard health inspection
- August 12, 2026 (2 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 48
- Residents per day, on average
- 47.3
- 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 (14 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 SOCIETYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2019
- MORRISON, TONYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2019
- REESE, ANNEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/23/2011
- VAN KLEY, BRETTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2019
Questions
When was Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake last inspected?
CMS lists August 12, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake have?
CMS lists 14 health citations since June 26, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $14,069 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.