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Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake

745 Basinger Memorial Drive, Mountain Lake, MN, 56159

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

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 5-star overall rating for Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake, with 9 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include $21,645 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
5
of 5
Health inspection
4
of 5
Staffing
5
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
48
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.

Overall5 of 5
Health inspection4 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures4 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 5
15
Cottonwood Co. avg 3Minnesota avg 3.17This facility
This facility: 5 of 5. Cottonwood Co. avg: 3. 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.

9
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
3
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
12023
42024
42025
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.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $21,645 total · Feb 12, 2025
  1. Feb 12, 2025$21,645

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

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)3.79%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)1.15%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)3.83%

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
Sanford5% OR GREATER DIRECT 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
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan SocietyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Morrison, TonyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Reese, AnneOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Van Kley, BrettOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Morrison, TonyADP OF THE SNF
Reese, AnneADP OF THE SNF
Van Kley, BrettADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Cottonwood County.

745 Basinger Memorial Drive, Mountain Lake
Cottonwood County · MN · 56159
48 certified beds43.9427, -94.9360

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Guardian Angels Care Center
CCN 245012
Elk River, MN224Not shown$98,353
Crest View Lutheran Home
CCN 245018
Columbia Heights, MN11Shown$0
Interfaith Care Center
CCN 245024
Carlton, MN444Not shown$0
Highland Chateau Health And Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245028
Saint Paul, MNNot shown$84,481
Neilson Place
CCN 245039
Bemidji, MN114Shown$55,255
Lakehouse Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245055
Minneapolis, MN114Not shown$0

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Frequently asked questions

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

Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake 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 - Mountain Lake located?

Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake is located at 745 Basinger Memorial Drive, Mountain Lake, MN, 56159 in Cottonwood County, and CMS lists 48 certified beds.

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

The CMS data includes $21,645 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

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

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

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Good Samaritan Society - Mountain 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)
245549
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
48
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 9 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jul 3, 20250658DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 16, 2025
Jul 3, 20250580DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 16, 2025
Jul 3, 20250686DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 16, 2025
Feb 12, 20250684JComplaintPast Non-ComplianceFeb 6, 2025
Jun 26, 20240554DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 17, 2024
Jun 26, 20240658DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 17, 2024
Jun 26, 20240812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 17, 2024
Jun 26, 20240883DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 17, 2024
Aug 16, 20230812CStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 20, 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
  • Current ownership and license status

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