Nursing homes › Minnesota › Good Samaritan Society - Windom
705 Sixth Street, Windom, MN 56101 · 5078311788 · 63 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 below its group average (3.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.47 (Minnesota median: 4.16). RN hours: 0.84. Weekend total: 3.91. Nursing staff turnover: 41%.
All-time on record: 35 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-18 |
| 2026-02-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-18 |
| 2026-02-12 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-18 |
| 2026-02-12 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-03-18 |
| 2026-02-12 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-03-18 |
| 2026-02-12 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-18 |
| 2026-02-12 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-18 |
| 2026-02-12 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-18 |
| 2026-02-12 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-18 |
| 2026-02-12 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-18 |
| 2026-02-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-18 |
| 2026-02-12 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-18 |
| 2026-02-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-18 |
| 2026-02-12 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-18 |
| 2026-02-12 | 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 2026-03-18 |
| 2026-02-12 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-18 |
| 2026-01-27 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | K | complaint | corrected 2026-02-25 |
| 2026-01-27 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-25 |
| 2026-01-27 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-25 |
| 2026-01-27 | 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 2026-02-25 |
| 2026-01-27 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-25 |
| 2026-01-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-25 |
| 2024-12-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-12-11 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-12-11 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-12-11 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-17 |
| 2023-11-02 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Health | corrected 2023-12-18 |
| 2023-11-02 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-11-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2023-12-05 |
| 2023-11-02 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-06 |
| 2023-11-02 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-14 |
| 2023-11-02 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-08 |
| 2023-11-02 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-08 |
| 2023-11-02 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-08 |
| 2023-11-02 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-08 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-27 | Fine | $194,680 |
| 2026-01-27 | Payment Denial | 20 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANFORD | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 01/01/2019 |
| THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY | 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 |
| DYNES, RODNEY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/20/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 245558. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.