Good Samaritan Society - Pine River
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
The Good Samaritan Society - Pine River has a Trust Grade of B+, which indicates that it is above average and recommended for potential residents. It ranks #117 out of 337 facilities in Minnesota, placing it in the top half, and is the only nursing home in Cass County. The facility is improving, as it has reduced its issues from four in 2024 to three in 2025. Staffing is a strength, with a rating of 4 out of 5 stars and RN coverage better than 88% of state facilities, though the staff turnover at 52% is average. While there have been no fines, there are some concerns, including issues with staff not ensuring proper dishwasher temperatures for sanitizing dishes, which could affect resident safety, and a cook not wearing a beard net while preparing food, risking foodborne illness.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Minnesota
- #117/337
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 52% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Minnesota facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 76 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of Minnesota nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
- Violations ○ Average
- 8 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Minnesota avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 8 deficiencies on record
Feb 2025
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0801
(Tag F0801)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and document review the facility failed to ensure dietary staff were educated on the required dishwasher tempuratures for 4 of 5 staff (cook (CK)-A, dietary aide (DA)-...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and document review the facility failed to ensure the dishwasher rinse cycle reached or exceeded a tempurature to effectively sanitize dishes.This had the potential to...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure the required nurse staffing information was consistently posted on a daily basis and failed to identify when the pos...
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Apr 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and document review the facility filed to ensure timely reporting of allegations of abuse to the state agency...
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Jan 2024
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to assess, care plan, and obtain orders for 1 of 1 resi...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** R19's quarterly MDS dated [DATE], identified moderately impaired cognition and diagnoses of neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bo...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0883
(Tag F0883)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and document review, the facility failed to offer and provide the most recent Centers for Disease Control (CD...
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Apr 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed ensure beard nets were worn when preparing resident meals, to prevent the spread of food born illness. This had the potential t...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade B+ (80/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Minnesota.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Minnesota facilities.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Good Samaritan Society - Pine River's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns Good Samaritan Society - Pine River an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within Minnesota, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Good Samaritan Society - Pine River Staffed?
CMS rates Good Samaritan Society - Pine River's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 52%, compared to the Minnesota average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at Good Samaritan Society - Pine River?
State health inspectors documented 8 deficiencies at Good Samaritan Society - Pine River during 2023 to 2025. These included: 7 with potential for harm and 1 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Good Samaritan Society - Pine River?
Good Samaritan Society - Pine River is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility is operated by GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 33 certified beds and approximately 27 residents (about 82% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in PINE RIVER, Minnesota.
How Does Good Samaritan Society - Pine River Compare to Other Minnesota Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Minnesota, Good Samaritan Society - Pine River's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.2, staff turnover (52%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Good Samaritan Society - Pine River?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Good Samaritan Society - Pine River Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, Good Samaritan Society - Pine River has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Minnesota. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Good Samaritan Society - Pine River Stick Around?
Good Samaritan Society - Pine River has a staff turnover rate of 52%, which is 6 percentage points above the Minnesota average of 46%. Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Good Samaritan Society - Pine River Ever Fined?
Good Samaritan Society - Pine River has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Good Samaritan Society - Pine River on Any Federal Watch List?
Good Samaritan Society - Pine River is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.