The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2023 — 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 - ST JAMES
ST JAMES, MN · Medicare-certified · 42 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
Good Samaritan Society - St James has an overall 3-star rating, with 3 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for staffing, and 1 star for quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 3.46 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4592 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 29, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4592.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.81
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.41
- Nurse aides
- 2.24
- Weekend nursing
- 3.07
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 14%
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
—21.5%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.2%4%No change
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
45%14.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—43.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8.7%8.7%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—4.5%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
5.3%14%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—16.7%—
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
—92.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%84%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—78.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
73.1%58.1%Worsening
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 August 2023 — 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 August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 882 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · 92 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 31.5 residents on an average day (75% of 42 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- 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.