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GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - HOWARD LAKE Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (HOWARD LAKE, Minnesota)

413 13TH AVENUE, HOWARD LAKE, Minnesota 55349

Phone: 3205433800

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
32
Avg Residents/Day
28.2
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Wright
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health3/5
Staffing4/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityMinnesota AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.951.08+0.87
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.094.27-0.18
CMS Staffing Rating4/54.2/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover10.7%42.1%-

Health Citation History

11 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-02-12Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-09Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-09Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-08Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

4 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-02-12Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-08Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-08Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesImplement emergency and standby power systems.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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