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88/100GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ST JAMES Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (ST JAMES, Minnesota)
1000 SOUTH SECOND STREET, ST JAMES, Minnesota 56081
Phone: 5073753286
CMS Overall:4/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
42
Avg Residents/Day
38.3
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Watonwan
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall4/5
Health4/5
Staffing4/5
Quality3/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Minnesota Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.71 | 1.08 | -0.37 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.50 | 4.27 | -0.77 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 4/5 | 4.2/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 38.7% | 42.1% | - |
Health Citation History
11 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-29 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-29 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately 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 |
| 2025-05-29 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop 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 |
| 2025-05-29 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-29 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-29 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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 – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-29 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-07-25 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-07-25 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-07-25 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
9 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-07-28 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-07-28 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-07-28 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | B – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-29 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-29 | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-29 | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-29 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-29 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | D – Moderate 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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