Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
Nursing Home · Sauk Rapids, MN
CMS certification number245269
Contact & location
1115 4TH Avenue NorthSauk Rapids, MN 56379
Benton County
- Phone
- (320) 252-6525
- ZIP code
- 56379 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 146
- Residents per day
- 125.1 (86% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Legal name
- Good Shepherd Lutheran Home of Sauk Rapids Minnesota
- Medicare certified since
- July 1, 1984
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.92 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.80 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.86 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.27 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.36 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 38.6 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 28.0 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- July 9, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 9.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 24 health · 8 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. F0572 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-07-09 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-07-09 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-07-09 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-07-09 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-07-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-07-09 | 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. F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-07-09 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-07-09 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-04-17 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-11 |
| 2025-04-17 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-11 |
| 2025-04-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-11 |
| 2025-04-17 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-11 |
| 2025-04-17 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-11 |
| 2025-04-17 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-11 |
| 2025-04-17 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-11 |
| 2025-04-17 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-11 |
| 2025-04-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-11 |
| 2024-05-02 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-12 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-12 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-12 |
| 2024-05-02 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-12 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-12 |
| 2024-05-02 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-12 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Aegis Therapies, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Barber, Jacquelyn (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Klever, Emily (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Martini, Krista (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schoephoerster, George (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stordahl, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bacon, Dennis (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cloeter, Paul (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kirchoff, Barry (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Leonard, Charles (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Loidolt, Garry (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Machula, Jennifer (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Perleberg, Lois (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scapanski, Cheryl (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Strohschein, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zoeller, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fitch, Mike (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stordahl, Michael (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Barber, Jacquelyn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Martini, Krista (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schoephoerster, George (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stordahl, Michael (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.
How many beds does Good Shepherd Lutheran Home have?
It has 146 certified beds and cares for about 125 residents per day.
Has Good Shepherd Lutheran Home been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?
(320) 252-6525. The facility is located at 1115 4TH Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.