Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake
Howard Lake, Minnesota · CCN 245278
13 surveys since 2012, 2 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 57
- Surveys
- 13
- Harm or worse
- 2
- Immediate jeopardy
- 1
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 32
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
- County
- Wright
- Medicare-certified since
- 1985
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 4
- Health inspection
- 3
- Staffing
- 5
- Quality measures
- 3
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=14, floor 20).
Last survey on record
Feb 12, 2026
270 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 | 4.06 | 4.22 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 1.88 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 9.1% | 42.1% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D872.7% | E218.2% | F19.1% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F8122×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F5501×
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F5801×
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- F6091×
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F6281×
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Nov 8, 2023
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to maintain proper records of kitchen dishwasher temperature logs. This had the potential to affect all 27 residents. Findings include: During observation on 11/6/23 at 11:30 a.m., temperature logs were unable to be located during intital kitchen tour. During observation on 11/7/23 at 2:16 p.m., rinse temp on dishwasher test during kitchen tour with certified dietary manager (CDM-A), reached 175 dgrees on final rinse. When interviewed on 11/7/23 at 2:20 p.m., CDM-A stated she did not know why the temperature was not reaching full temperature and if the gauge was accurate. CDM-A said she could not find previous temp logs but would look. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Feb 12, 2026
Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure food and beverages were handled and served in a sanitary manner to prevent contamination for residents receiving meals in the dining room. Additionally, the facility failed to consistently monitor dishwasher temperatures for rinse cycles and take timely action to correct the process to assure temperatures were within the desired range for the rinse cycle for 1 of 1 dishwashers observed. This had the potential to affect all 28 current residents, as well as staff, who ate food served from dishes and tableware that were cleaned in the dishwasher. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Feb 12, 2026
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff implemented infection prevention practices by offering assistance, encouragement, or reminders for residents to sanitize their hands prior to dining. This had the potential to affect all residents eating in the dining room.Findings include:During observation of the dining room on 02/10/2026 at 4:35 p.m., residents were seated at tables where containers of Sani-Hands hand sanitizing wipes were visibly placed in the center of each table. Residents proceeded to eat their meals without staff offering assistance, reminders, or encouragement to sanitize their hands prior to eating. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Feb 12, 2026
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was treated with dignity and respect during the dining experience for 1 of 1 resident (R4) reviewed for dignity. Findings include:R4's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] identified R4 had moderately impaired cognition and required assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). R4's diagnoses included non-traumatic brain dysfunction (impairment of brain function affecting cognition or behavior not caused by physical injury), hypertension (chronically elevated blood pressure), urinary tract infections (infection of the urinary system), hyponatremia (abnormally low serum sodium levels), non-Alzheimer's dementia (progressive cognitive decline not attributed to Alzheimer's disease), and… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF580Feb 12, 2026
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the resident's physician was notified of change in condition and significant clinical events in accordance with provider orders for 1 of 1 resident (R20) reviewed for change in condition. Findings include: R20's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], identified R20 had intact cognition and required assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). R20's diagnoses included acute on chronic combined systolic and diastolic heart failure (a condition in which the heart experienced both acute worsening and long-standing impairment of its ability to pump and fill effectively), coronary artery disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries supplying blood to the heart), heart failure (a chronic condition in… […]
Read 22 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 22 of 57 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Feb 12, 2026Standard8 findings
- Jan 9, 2025Standard2 findings
- Nov 8, 2023Standard1 finding
- Oct 21, 2021Standard3 findings
- Oct 31, 2019Standard and complaint5 findings
- Nov 7, 2018Standard1 finding
- Dec 1, 2017Standard5 findings · 1 harm
- Oct 6, 2016Standard6 findings
Show the 5 earlier surveys
- Nov 5, 2015Standard6 findings
- Oct 23, 2014Standard7 findings
- Nov 1, 2013—9 findings · 1 harm
- Jan 4, 2013—2 findings
- Mar 14, 2012—2 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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