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Good Samaritan Ambassador

8100 Medicine Lake Road, New Hope, MN 55427

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Good Samaritan Ambassador is a nursing home in New Hope, 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.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(763) 417-4171
Last standard health inspection
April 1, 2026 (7 months ago)
Certified beds
77
Residents per day, on average
74.7
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 (2 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.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 1, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation K0355. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

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  3. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  4. CMS update of November 20, 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.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  5. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  6. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  7. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  8. 2 citations

    Health inspection on January 9, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.

    • 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 February 14, 2025.

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  9. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on January 9, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 February 21, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

    • Citation K0712. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2025.

    • Citation K0225. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.

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  10. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  11. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  12. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on March 7, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 April 30, 2024.

    • Citation K0374. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2024.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Good Samaritan Ambassador last inspected?

CMS lists April 1, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Good Samaritan Ambassador have?

CMS lists 2 health citations since January 9, 2025. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Good Samaritan Ambassador been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Good Samaritan Ambassador?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Good Samaritan Ambassador a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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