The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Good Samaritan Society - International Falls
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN · Medicare-certified · 54 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Good Samaritan Society - International Falls has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing at 5 stars and a health inspection rating of 3 stars, but lower quality measures at 2 stars. It reported no fines in the last 24 months, and its nurse staffing was 4.08 hours per resident day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0813 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0813.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.07
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.34
- Nurse aides
- 2.66
- Weekend nursing
- 3.35
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 43%
Registered nurse turnover: 15%
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
22%22.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.3%5.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.6%3.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%2%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.3%2.2%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.4%21.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
17.7%15.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.1%6.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
4.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28.4%18.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
11.1%4.5%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
—94.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—58.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—88.9%—
What the inspectors found
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 November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to give residents clear notice of their rights, rules, services, and charges. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 572 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,190 in total fines.
- $8,190
Federal fine
Jan 19, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · 91 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 50.9 residents on an average day (94% of 54 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 40 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.