Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare
1201 17th Street NE, Austin, MN, 55912
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Good Samaritan Society · Non profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 5
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 4
- of 5
- Staffing
- 5
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 4
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 45
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Sanford | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Brown, George | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Dykhouse, Dana | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Engbrecht, Wesley | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Gassen, William | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Gulsvig, Neil | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Herseth, Stephanie | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Lundeen, Mark | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Mccausland, Maureen | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Molbert, Lauris | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| North, Andrew | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Schieffer, Kevin | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Shulkin, David | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Teiken, Brent | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Wenzel, Thomas | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Fluit, Joel | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Gassen, William | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Middleton, Aimee | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Olson, Nicholas | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Schema, Nathan | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Jensen, Reece | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Mittal, Vikas | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Morrison, Tony | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Sandgren, Deeandra | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Dtn Staffing Inc | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Focusone Solutions | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Sanford | ADP OF THE SNF |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Thrifty Drug Stores Inc | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Brown, George | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Dykhouse, Dana | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Engbrecht, Wesley | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Fluit, Joel | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Gassen, William | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Gulsvig, Neil | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Herseth, Stephanie | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Jensen, Reece | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Lundeen, Mark | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Mccausland, Maureen | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Middleton, Aimee | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Mittal, Vikas | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Molbert, Lauris | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Morrison, Tony | ADP OF THE SNF |
| North, Andrew | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Olson, Nicholas | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Sandgren, Deeandra | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Schema, Nathan | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Schieffer, Kevin | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Shulkin, David | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Teiken, Brent | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Wenzel, Thomas | ADP OF THE SNF |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Mower County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Angels Care Center CCN 245012 | Elk River, MN | 2 | 2 | 4 | Not shown | $98,353 |
| Crest View Lutheran Home CCN 245018 | Columbia Heights, MN | 1 | 1 | — | Shown | $0 |
| Interfaith Care Center CCN 245024 | Carlton, MN | 4 | 4 | 4 | Not shown | $0 |
| Highland Chateau Health And Rehabilitation Center CCN 245028 | Saint Paul, MN | — | — | — | Not shown | $84,481 |
| Neilson Place CCN 245039 | Bemidji, MN | 1 | 1 | 4 | Shown | $55,255 |
| Lakehouse Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center CCN 245055 | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | 1 | 4 | Not shown | $0 |
Related research
Frequently asked questions
What is Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare's CMS rating?
Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare located?
Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare is located at 1201 17th Street NE, Austin, MN, 55912 in Mower County, and CMS lists 45 certified beds.
Does Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.5 across 4 facilities in Mower County, and 3.17 across Minnesota. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 245317
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 45
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 15 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2025 | 0803 | J | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 0684 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 0689 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 0880 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 4, 2025 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 0582 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 0584 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | 0578 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | 0637 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | 0638 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | 0689 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | 0732 | C | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | 0804 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | 0883 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 0921 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 27, 2023 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
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