Good Samaritan Society - Windom
Windom, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245558) · 63 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $194,680 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (507) 831-1788 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society - Windom has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Good Samaritan Society - Windom reports total nurse staffing of 4.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.7%.
Good Samaritan Society - Windom has 1 federal fine on record totaling $194,680.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society - Windom is a non-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Windom, Cottonwood County, Minnesota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 1991. It is licensed for 63 beds and has an average daily census of 54.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5. Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day are reported at 4.47, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $194,680.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation currently listed for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 out of 5, meaning this individual facility rates below its chain's average.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families should review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most current details.
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 1 out of 5, below 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 4.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 40.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $194,680.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon and no Special Focus status are currently listed for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 63 beds with an average daily census of 54.6 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.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 1 respectively out of 5.
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 5078311788 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5078311788 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 review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245558?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.