Nursing homes › Minnesota › Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake
745 Basinger Memorial Drive, Mountain Lake, MN 56159 · 5074272464 · 48 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: 3.73 (Minnesota median: 4.16). RN hours: 0.84. Weekend total: 3.17. Nursing staff turnover: 35%.
All-time on record: 12 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2026-04-29 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2026-04-29 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2025-07-03 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-16 |
| 2025-07-03 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-16 |
| 2025-07-03 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-16 |
| 2025-02-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-02-06 |
| 2024-06-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-26 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-26 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-26 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2023-08-16 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | C | Health | corrected 2023-09-20 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-12 | Fine | $14,069 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANFORD | 5% Or Greater Direct 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 |
| THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2019 |
| MORRISON, TONY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2019 |
| REESE, ANNE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/23/2011 |
| VAN KLEY, BRETT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2019 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 245549. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.