Nursing homes › Minnesota › Good Samaritan Society - International Falls
2201 Keenan Drive, International Falls, MN 56649 · 2182838313 · 54 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Good Samaritan Society, a group operating 91 facilities in 9 states. Group record: average rating 3.0/5, 7 abuse citation icons, 5 facilities on the Special Focus list, $2,237,184 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.08 (Minnesota median: 4.16). RN hours: 1.07. Weekend total: 3.35. Nursing staff turnover: 43%.
All-time on record: 30 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-14 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-10 |
| 2026-01-14 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-10 |
| 2026-01-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-10 |
| 2024-11-25 | Conduct 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 | Health | corrected 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-11-25 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Health | corrected 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-11-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-11-25 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-11-25 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-11-25 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-11-25 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-11-25 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-11-25 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-11-25 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-11-25 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-11-25 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-11-25 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-11-25 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Health | corrected 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-01-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-02-04 |
| 2023-10-19 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | F | Health | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-10-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-10-19 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-10-19 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-10-19 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-10-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-10-19 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-10-19 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-10-19 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-10-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-10-19 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-10-19 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Health | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-19 | Fine | $8,190 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 01/01/2019 |
| SANFORD | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 01/01/2019 |
| BROWN, GEORGE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| DYKHOUSE, DANA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| ENGBRECHT, WESLEY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| GASSEN, WILLIAM | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| GULSVIG, NEIL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| LUNDEEN, MARK | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| MOLBERT, LAURIS | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| NORTH, ANDREW | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| SCHIEFFER, KEVIN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| SHULKIN, DAVID | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| TEIKEN, BRENT | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| WENZEL, THOMAS | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| FLUIT, JOEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2022 |
| GASSEN, WILLIAM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| MIDDLETON, AIMEE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/27/2022 |
| OLSON, NICHOLAS | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/08/2024 |
| SCHEMA, NATHAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| SANFORD | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2019 |
| THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2019 |
| COPEMAN, JEFFREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2021 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 245318. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.