The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA
ALBERT LEA, MN · Medicare-certified · 80 beds
Needs attention
Non-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall
Overall rated 4 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing and reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.53 vs 4.1 hours per resident day). Health inspections and quality measures are both 3 out of 5 stars, and the facility had $26,685 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.5262 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 24, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $26,685recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.5262.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.53
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.32
- Nurse aides
- 2.67
- Weekend nursing
- 3.99
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 21%
Registered nurse turnover: 13%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
18.9%16.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.7%3.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
12.2%6.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
20.4%37.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
28.4%27.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
4.1%5.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.9%3%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
38.5%36.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%3.4%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.3%98.4%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—77.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.8%91.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited April 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $26,685 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $26,685 in total fines.
- $26,685
Federal fine
Feb 11, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · 92 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 73.9 residents on an average day (92% of 80 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 39 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.