Good Samaritan Society - Mary Jane Brown
Luverne, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245568) · 51 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $57,045
Phone: (507) 283-2375 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society - Mary Jane Brown in Luverne, MN has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Good Samaritan Society - Mary Jane Brown reports 3.88 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.97 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Good Samaritan Society - Mary Jane Brown has 1 federal fine on record totaling $57,045.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society - Mary Jane Brown is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Luverne, Rock County, Minnesota. The facility is organized as a non-profit corporation and has been certified since July 1, 1991. It maintains 51 certified beds with an average of 46.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.88 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.97 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $57,045.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is flagged for this facility in the current CMS data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 out of 5. There is no record of an ownership change in the last 12 months for this facility.
Source: 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?
Its CMS overall rating is 1 out of 5, which is below 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 3.88 hours per resident per day, with 0.97 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 60.0%. The CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $57,045.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the abuse icon is not flagged and this facility is not listed as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 51 certified beds with an average of 46.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 2, 4, and 1 out of 5 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 5072832375 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5072832375 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245568?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.