Good Samaritan Society - Pine River
Pine River, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245476) · 33 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (218) 587-4423 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society - Pine River in Pine River, MN has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Good Samaritan Society - Pine River reports total nurse staffing of about 3.51 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.16 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.1%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Good Samaritan Society - Pine River has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society - Pine River is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Pine River, Cass County, Minnesota, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility has been certified since May 1987 and is licensed for 33 beds, with an average of 29.1 residents based on recent CMS data.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.50659 hours per resident per day, including 1.15564 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.1%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there is no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars, meaning this location performs above its chain's average. There has been no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare and the facility.
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, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, 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 about 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and nursing turnover of 44.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 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?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 33 beds and has an average of 29.1 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 has 92 facilities 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 May 1, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4, 4, 4, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 2185874423 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 2185874423 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245476?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.