Nursing home

Good Shepherd Lutheran Home

1115 4th Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379

Ownership type: Non profit - Church related.

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

At a glance

CMS reports a 5-star overall rating for Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, with 20 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
5
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
5
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
146
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 inspection3 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures5 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
Benton Co. avg 4Minnesota avg 3.17This facility
This facility: 5 of 5. Benton 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.

20
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
1
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
52023
62024
92025
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)14.66%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)4.55%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)2.46%

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.

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 / organizationRole
Bacon, DennisCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Cloeter, PaulCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Kirchoff, BarryCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Leonard, CharlesCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Loidolt, GarryCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Machula, JenniferCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Perleberg, LoisCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Scapanski, CherylCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Strohschein, DavidCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Zoeller, DavidCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Fitch, MikeCORPORATE OFFICER
Stordahl, MichaelCORPORATE OFFICER
Barber, JacquelynOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Martini, KristaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Schoephoerster, GeorgeOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Stordahl, MichaelOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Aegis Therapies, Inc.ADP OF THE SNF
Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLCADP OF THE SNF
Barber, JacquelynADP OF THE SNF
Klever, EmilyADP OF THE SNF
Martini, KristaADP OF THE SNF
Schoephoerster, GeorgeADP OF THE SNF
Stordahl, MichaelADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Benton County.

1115 4th Avenue North, Sauk Rapids
Benton County · MN · 56379
146 certified beds45.6029, -94.1750

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

Related research

Frequently asked questions

What is Good Shepherd Lutheran Home's CMS rating?

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

Where is Good Shepherd Lutheran Home located?

Good Shepherd Lutheran Home is located at 1115 4th Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 in Benton County, and CMS lists 146 certified beds.

Does Good Shepherd Lutheran Home have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Good Shepherd Lutheran Home over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Good Shepherd Lutheran Home's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Good Shepherd Lutheran Home's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 4 across 2 facilities in Benton 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 Shepherd Lutheran Home's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Good Shepherd Lutheran Home'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)
245269
Ownership type
Non profit - Church related
Certified beds
146
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 20 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Apr 17, 20250554DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 11, 2025
Apr 17, 20250658DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 11, 2025
Apr 17, 20250686DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 11, 2025
Apr 17, 20250732FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 11, 2025
Apr 17, 20250761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 11, 2025
Apr 17, 20250804DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 11, 2025
Apr 17, 20250812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 11, 2025
Apr 17, 20250867FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 11, 2025
Apr 17, 20250880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 11, 2025
May 2, 20240623DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 12, 2024
May 2, 20240656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 12, 2024
May 2, 20240677DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 12, 2024
May 2, 20240698EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 12, 2024
May 2, 20240761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 12, 2024
May 2, 20240610EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 12, 2024
Mar 23, 20230554DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 8, 2023
Mar 23, 20230641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 8, 2023
Mar 23, 20230677DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 8, 2023
Mar 23, 20230812DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 8, 2023
Mar 23, 20230880EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 8, 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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