GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE

CCN 245317 · THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · Non profit - Corporation · GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY chain · 45 certified beds · Mower · MN


GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE is a 45-bed nursing home in AUSTIN, Minnesota. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1986-06-01. It averages 45.2 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE?

CMS lists 14 health-inspection deficiencies for GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2025-03-27.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2025-03-27F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.J
2025-03-06F0684, F0689, F0880Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-11-07F0582, F0584Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. / 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.D
2023-12-28F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E
2023-12-28F0578, F0637, F0638, F0656, F0689, F0883Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. / Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition / Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. / 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. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D
2023-12-28F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.C

Why was GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE fined?

DateTypeAmount
2025-03-06Fine$21,645

How is GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE staffed relative to the MN average?

MeasureThis facilityMN average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.035864.19318
Total nursing staff turnover (%)28.342.2
Average number of residents per day45.260.3

Who owns GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE, and what chain is it in?

GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE 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 CONTROLJENSEN, REECE, MITTAL, VIKAS, MORRISON, TONY, SANDGREN, DEEANDRAsince 01/01/2019
ADP OF THE SNFDTN STAFFING INC, FOCUSONE SOLUTIONS, GRAPE TREE MEDICAL STAFFING LLC, SANFORD, THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY, THRIFTY DRUG STORES INC, BROWN, GEORGE, DYKHOUSE, DANA, ENGBRECHT, WESLEY, FLUIT, JOEL, GASSEN, WILLIAM, GULSVIG, NEIL, HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE, JENSEN, REECE, LUNDEEN, MARK, MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN, MIDDLETON, AIMEE, MITTAL, VIKAS, 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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