Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake

Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake

Howard Lake, Minnesota

Address

413 13th Avenue, Howard Lake, MN, 55349

Phone

+1 320-543-3800

8.5 /10

Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake Quality & Safety Report

Excellent

Inspections: 5★ (50%) Staffing: 4★ (25%) Quality: 3★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 5★ / 5

CMS data as of March 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

2 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
2 below national median

CMS data as of March 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
3.66 hrs below national median
Registered nurse (RN)
1.68 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.11 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
1.96 hrs
Physical therapy
0.02 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating stable at 5 stars across 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
Capacity
32 certified beds · ~30 avg residents/day (92% occupancy)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake is a non-profit, 32-bed skilled nursing facility located in Howard Lake, Minnesota. The center holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, including a 5-star health inspection rating and a 4-star staffing rating. Clinical performance is reflected by a 3-star rating in quality measures.

Location

413 13th Avenue, Howard Lake, MN, 55349, Howard Lake, MN

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake?
Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How did Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake score on health inspections?
Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake?
Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake have?
Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake has 32 certified beds.
Does Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake located?
Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake is located at 413 13th Avenue, Howard Lake, MN, 55349, Howard Lake, Minnesota.
How can I contact Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake?
You can reach Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake by phone at +1 320-543-3800.

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How to read this page

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Where this data comes from

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