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Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake

413 13th Avenue, Howard Lake, MN, 55349

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Good Samaritan Society · Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 3-star overall rating for Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake, with 11 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
3
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
32
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.

Overall3 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 3
15
Wright Co. avg 4Minnesota avg 3.17This facility
This facility: 3 of 5. Wright Co. avg: 4. Minnesota avg: 3.17.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

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.

11
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
0
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
12023
22025
82026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

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.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)2.04%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)4.51%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)5.15%

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
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

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 / organizationRole
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Sanford5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Brown, GeorgeCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Dykhouse, DanaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Engbrecht, WesleyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Gassen, WilliamCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Gulsvig, NeilCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Herseth, StephanieCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Lundeen, MarkCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Mccausland, MaureenCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Molbert, LaurisCORPORATE DIRECTOR
North, AndrewCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Schieffer, KevinCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Shulkin, DavidCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Teiken, BrentCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Ventling-Herrmann, MarnieCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Wenzel, ThomasCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Fluit, JoelCORPORATE OFFICER
Gassen, WilliamCORPORATE OFFICER
Middleton, AimeeCORPORATE OFFICER
Olson, NicholasCORPORATE OFFICER
Schema, NathanCORPORATE OFFICER
Lewis, BrianOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Morrison, TonyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Salonek, LauraOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Sandgren, DeeandraOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Fluit, JoelINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
Dtn Staffing IncADP OF THE SNF
Focusone SolutionsADP OF THE SNF
Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLCADP OF THE SNF
Guardian Pharmacy of Minnesota LLCADP OF THE SNF
SanfordADP OF THE SNF
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan SocietyADP OF THE SNF
Brown, GeorgeADP OF THE SNF
Dykhouse, DanaADP OF THE SNF
Engbrecht, WesleyADP OF THE SNF
Fluit, JoelADP OF THE SNF
Gassen, WilliamADP OF THE SNF
Gulsvig, NeilADP OF THE SNF
Herseth, StephanieADP OF THE SNF
Lewis, BrianADP OF THE SNF
Lundeen, MarkADP OF THE SNF
Mccausland, MaureenADP OF THE SNF
Middleton, AimeeADP OF THE SNF
Molbert, LaurisADP OF THE SNF
Morrison, TonyADP OF THE SNF
North, AndrewADP OF THE SNF
Olson, NicholasADP OF THE SNF
Salonek, LauraADP OF THE SNF
Sandgren, DeeandraADP OF THE SNF
Schema, NathanADP OF THE SNF
Schieffer, KevinADP OF THE SNF
Shulkin, DavidADP OF THE SNF
Teiken, BrentADP OF THE SNF
Ventling-Herrmann, MarnieADP OF THE SNF
Wenzel, ThomasADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Wright County.

413 13th Avenue, Howard Lake
Wright County · MN · 55349
32 certified beds45.0625, -94.0790

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Guardian Angels Care Center
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Crest View Lutheran Home
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Interfaith Care Center
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Neilson Place
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Lakehouse Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245055
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Frequently asked questions

What is Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake's CMS rating?

Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake located?

Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake is located at 413 13th Avenue, Howard Lake, MN, 55349 in Wright County, and CMS lists 32 certified beds.

Does Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 4 across 7 facilities in Wright 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 - Howard Lake's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake'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)
245278
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
32
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 11 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Feb 12, 20260550DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 31, 2026
Feb 12, 20260580DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 31, 2026
Feb 12, 20260628DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 31, 2026
Feb 12, 20260641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 31, 2026
Feb 12, 20260656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 31, 2026
Feb 12, 20260684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 31, 2026
Feb 12, 20260812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 31, 2026
Feb 12, 20260880EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 31, 2026
Jan 9, 20250609DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 31, 2025
Jan 9, 20250636DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 31, 2025
Nov 8, 20230812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 29, 2023

How to verify this data

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  • Any recent complaint investigations
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