Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake
Mountain Lake, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245549) · 48 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,069
Phone: (507) 427-2464 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society - Mountain 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 - Mountain Lake reports total nurse staffing of 3.73 hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.3 percent.
Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake has 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,069.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Mountain Lake, Cottonwood County, Minnesota. The facility is organized as a non-profit corporation and has been certified since February 1991. It operates 48 certified beds, with an average of 46.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.73 per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,069.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated as a Special Focus Facility.
Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare, as this profile reflects the most recent published CMS data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.73 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and nursing turnover of 35.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $14,069.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 48 certified beds and an average of 46.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), staffing (5 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and an overall composite rating (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 5074272464 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not covered in the CMS data; contact the facility at 5074272464 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245549?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.