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GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - BLACKDUCK

BLACKDUCK, MN · Medicare-certified · 30 beds

Needs attention
Non-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall

Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck has a 1-star overall rating, with weak quality measures and a recent federal penalty and $22,205 in fines. Staffing is 4.01 hours per resident day, slightly below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, while health inspection is 2 stars and staffing is 4 stars.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

4.0083 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: July 1, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $22,205recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0083.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.74
Licensed practical nurses
0.67
Nurse aides
2.60
Weekend nursing
3.73

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 54%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%

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

8.7%15%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

3.6%0%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

3.1%7.6%Worsening

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%3.8%Worsening

Residents who lost too much weight

0%9.1%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

22.7%14.3%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

—29.3%—

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

0%0%No change

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

—0%—

Residents with a long-term catheter

4.9%5.9%Worsening

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

50.1%41.5%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

18.5%7.7%Improving

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

—72.4%—

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

96.4%69.2%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

9.1%8.3%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: J

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F

The home failed to have a plan for how it would carry out quality improvement and oversight activities. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 865 — 42 CFR §483.75 — 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 June 2024 — 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 ensure a qualified person was assigned to oversee infection prevention and control. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 882 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $22,205 was recorded.

  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  4. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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  7. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $22,205 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Jul 1, 2026

    $22,205

Operator & ownership

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · 92 homes · 3.1 stars avg
Occupancy
27.6 residents on an average day (92% of 30 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 34 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.