Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea
Nursing Home · Albert Lea, MN
CMS certification number245441
Contact & location
75507 240Th StreetAlbert Lea, MN 56007
Freeborn County
- Phone
- (507) 379-2701
- ZIP code
- 56007 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 80
- Residents per day
- 72.7 (91% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
- Chain
- Good Samaritan Society (92 facilities, avg 3.0★)
- Medicare certified since
- February 1, 1987
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident 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
- 4.64 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.55 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.37 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.72 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.04 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 23.8 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 15.4 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 13, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 15 health · 21 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-13 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2025-04-24 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-04-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-04-24 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-04-24 | 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 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-02-11 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-02-05 |
| 2025-02-11 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-12 |
| 2024-09-11 | 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 · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-08-27 |
| 2024-09-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-16 |
| 2024-07-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-10 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-02-02 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-02 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-02 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
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
1 penalty in the last three years, including $17,345 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-11 | Fine | $17,345 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Baldwin, Rachel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brown, George (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| DTN Staffing INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dykhouse, Dana (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Engbrecht, Wesley (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fluit, Joel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Focusone Solutions (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gassen, William (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gulsvig, Neil (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Langbehn, Jennifer (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lundeen, Mark (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McCausland, Maureen (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Middleton, Aimee (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Molbert, Lauris (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Morrison, Tony (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| North, Andrew (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Olson, Nicholas (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pharmerica Corporation (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sandgren, Deeandra (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sanford (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schema, Nathan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schieffer, Kevin (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shulkin, David (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Teiken, Brent (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wenzel, Thomas (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brown, George (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dykhouse, Dana (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Engbrecht, Wesley (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gassen, William (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gulsvig, Neil (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lundeen, Mark (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McCausland, Maureen (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Molbert, Lauris (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| North, Andrew (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schieffer, Kevin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shulkin, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Teiken, Brent (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wenzel, Thomas (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fluit, Joel (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gassen, William (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Middleton, Aimee (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Olson, Nicholas (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schema, Nathan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Baldwin, Rachel (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Langbehn, Jennifer (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Morrison, Tony (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sandgren, Deeandra (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea?
Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea has a 4-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 Samaritan Society - Albert Lea have?
It has 80 certified beds and cares for about 73 residents per day.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $17,345 in the last three years.
Who owns Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea?
It is part of Good Samaritan Society and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea?
(507) 379-2701. The facility is located at 75507 240Th Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.