Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake
Howard Lake, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245278) · 32 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (320) 543-3800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake reports total nurse staffing of 4.06 hours per resident per day, including 1.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a 9.1% nursing staff turnover rate. CMS gives the facility a 5-star staffing rating.
Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Howard Lake, Wright County, Minnesota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1985. The facility is certified for 32 beds and has an average daily census of 28.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.06 per resident per day, including 1.88 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 9.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars, meaning this individual facility's 4-star rating exceeds its chain's average. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator. Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.06 hours per resident per day, including 1.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a 9.1% nursing turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not in CMS's Special Focus program for persistently underperforming facilities.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 32 beds and has an average daily census of 28.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 1, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) dimensions; this facility scores 4, 3, 5, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3205433800 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 3205433800 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245278?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.