GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - SPECIALTY CARE COMMUNITY

CCN 245279 · THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · Hennepin · MN · Non profit - Corporation · GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY chain · 96 certified beds


GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - SPECIALTY CARE COMMUNITY is a 96-bed nursing home in ROBBINSDALE, Minnesota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1985-04-01, averaging 89.2 residents a day.

Has GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - SPECIALTY CARE COMMUNITY been cited for violations?

CMS lists 52 health-inspection deficiencies for GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - SPECIALTY CARE COMMUNITY, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is F; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-04.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-06-04F0812, F0880Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2026-06-04F0605, F0657, F0761Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.E
2026-06-04F0550, F0552, F0584, F0628, F0637, F0658, F0684, F0883, F0887Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. / Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. / Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. / Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. / Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.D
2026-06-04F0574, F0577The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. / Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.C
2026-05-14F0550, F0656, F0689Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2026-04-02F0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.E
2026-04-02F0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.D
2025-07-30F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D
2025-02-14F0585, F0812Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2025-02-14F0554, F0584, F0684, F0686, F0690, F0805Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. / Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.D
2025-01-29F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2024-12-24F0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.F
2024-12-24F0655, F0689Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2024-12-06F0558, F0604Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.E
2024-12-06F0550, F0656, F0677, F0684, F0686, F0804Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.D
2024-07-17F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2023-12-07F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.E
2023-12-07F0658, F0689, F0690, F0695, F0755, F0757, F0761Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D
2023-11-26F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D

How is GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - SPECIALTY CARE COMMUNITY staffed?

MeasureThis facilityMN average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.214964.19318
Total nursing staff turnover (%)30.142.2
Average number of residents per day89.260.3

Who owns GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - SPECIALTY CARE COMMUNITY, and what chain is it in?

GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - SPECIALTY CARE COMMUNITY is registered with CMS as Non profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY and belongs to the GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSANFORDsince 01/01/2019
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTTHE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETYsince 01/01/2019
CORPORATE DIRECTORBROWN, GEORGE, DYKHOUSE, DANA, ENGBRECHT, WESLEY, GASSEN, WILLIAM, GULSVIG, NEIL, HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE, LUNDEEN, MARK, MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN, MOLBERT, LAURIS, NORTH, ANDREW, SCHIEFFER, KEVIN, SHULKIN, DAVID, TEIKEN, BRENT, VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIE, WENZEL, THOMASsince 01/01/2025
CORPORATE OFFICERFLUIT, JOEL, GASSEN, WILLIAM, MIDDLETON, AIMEE, OLSON, NICHOLAS, SCHEMA, NATHANsince 01/01/2022
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLBLAESER, KALI, MIELKE, JOHN, MORRISON, TONY, SANDGREN, DEEANDRAsince 01/01/2019
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFFLUIT, JOELsince 01/08/2026
ADP OF THE SNFDTN STAFFING INC, FOCUSONE SOLUTIONS, GRAPE TREE MEDICAL STAFFING LLC, SANFORD, THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY, THRIFTY DRUG STORES INC, BLAESER, KALI, BROWN, GEORGE, DYKHOUSE, DANA, ENGBRECHT, WESLEY, FLUIT, JOEL, GASSEN, WILLIAM, GULSVIG, NEIL, HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE, LUNDEEN, MARK, MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN, MIDDLETON, AIMEE, MIELKE, JOHN, MOLBERT, LAURIS, MORRISON, TONY, NORTH, ANDREW, OLSON, NICHOLAS, SANDGREN, DEEANDRA, SCHEMA, NATHAN, SCHIEFFER, KEVIN, SHULKIN, DAVID, TEIKEN, BRENT, VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIE, WENZEL, THOMASsince 01/01/2019

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