Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare
Austin, Minnesota · CCN 245317
20 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2016.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 109
- Surveys
- 20
- Harm or worse
- 3
- Immediate jeopardyall corrected before survey
- 1
Findings at the most serious level CMS records. All were recorded as past non-compliance — corrected before the survey.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 45
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
- County
- Mower · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1986
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 4
- Staffing
- 5
- Quality measures
- 5
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 123 not-for-profit facilities with fewer than 66 beds in Minnesota.
Last survey on record
Mar 27, 2025
592 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 4.04 | 4.22 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.92 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 28.3% | 42.1% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $21,645 across 1 penalty
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J17.1% | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1178.6% | E17.1% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C17.1% |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6892×
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F5781×
Honor 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.
- F5821×
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- F5841×
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.
- F6371×
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF803Mar 27, 2025
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a system to provide the correct physician ordered diet texture for 1 of 3 residents (R1) who was at risk for choking and had a history of dysphagia. This resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) for R1 and had the likelihood to effect current and future residents who required changes to textured diets to prevent choking/aspiration. Additionally, the facility failed to include on the diet slip the complete dietary allergies for 1 of 1 residents (R3) who had a severe peanut allergy. The IJ began on 3/19/25, when R1 was served an International Dysphagia Diet Standard Initiative (IDDSI) Level 7 regular textured diet for breakfast instead of the recommended IDDSI Level 6. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF713Jun 29, 2021
Based on interview and document review the facility failed to ensure the on-call physician responded in a timely manner for residents with a change of condition for 1 of 1 resident (R1) reviewed for change in condition. Findings include: Record review indicated R1's diagnosis [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . R1's progress notes were reviewed and revealed the following: -6/16/21 at 7:52 p.m., Note Text: Document [CONDITION(S)] 2 x (times)/day of lower extremities two times a day related to congestive heart failure. Res has [CONDITION(S)] on both lower and upper extremities. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF838Mar 22, 2021
Based on interview, and document review, that facility failed to include a complete comprehensive assessment of the facility staffing needs to ensure a plan was in place to deliver necessary care and services based on the facility's population. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 40 residents residing at the facility. Findings include SEE F725 for insufficient staffing Facility Assessment was not dated. Facility Assessment identified the facility had 44 resident bed. Population of residents was identified which included but was not limited to, 14 residents who had diagnosis [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804Dec 28, 2023
Based on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure meals were served in a warm, palatable manner to promote quality of life and nutritional intake for 2 of 2 residents (R95, R100) reviewed on the short-term stay (i.e., TCU) unit. This had potential to affect a total 11 of 11 residents identified to reside on the unit where the meals were served. Findings include: A provided Resident Listing Report, printed 12/26/23, identified all residents and their room number within the care center. This outlined a total of 11 residents, including R95 and R100, resided on the TCU. R95's Daily Skilled Note - V2, dated 12/24/23, identified multiple sections to recorded R95's various health issues or concerns. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF921Jun 27, 2023
Based on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to provide a clean and sanitary environment which was free of dust and debris in 7 of 7 rooms (Rooms 209, 301, 306, 311, 315, 405 and 408) and hallways hallways reviewed for environment. In addition, the facility failed to provide routine maintenance of cabinetry in 1 of 3 kitchenettes. Findings include: A review of facility grievances from January 2023 through June 2023 indicated 8 grievances related to resident's rooms needing to be cleaned and or mopped and one related to bugs in the room. A review of the June housekeeper's schedule identified only one housekeeper that was scheduled from 6:00 a.m.-1:30p.m. Monday through Friday. During an observation on 6/26/23, at 1:38 p.m. […]
Read 22 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 22 of 109 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Mar 27, 2025Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Mar 6, 2025Complaint3 findings
- Nov 7, 2024Standard and complaint2 findings
- Dec 28, 2023Standard8 findings
- Jun 27, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Jun 29, 2021Complaint2 findings
- Mar 22, 2021Standard and complaint17 findings
- Dec 12, 2019Complaint2 findings
Show the 12 earlier surveys
- Nov 21, 2019Complaint1 finding
- Mar 20, 2019Standard11 findings
- Jan 9, 2019Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Feb 8, 2018Standard7 findings
- Dec 15, 2016Standard3 findings · 1 harm
- Jan 28, 2016Standard8 findings
- Mar 12, 2015Standard10 findings
- Apr 3, 2014Standard7 findings
- Jan 21, 2014Complaint1 finding
- Jun 13, 2013—4 findings
- Jul 13, 2012—10 findings
- May 26, 2011—10 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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