Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
1115 4th Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Quality & Safety Report
Good
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 →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $10,000
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
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.93 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.79 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 3.17 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.04 hrs
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 146 certified beds · ~121 avg residents/day (83% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
Location
1115 4th Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379, Sauk Rapids, MN
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?
- Good Shepherd Lutheran Home has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
- How did Good Shepherd Lutheran Home score on health inspections?
- Good Shepherd Lutheran Home received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?
- Good Shepherd Lutheran Home has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Good Shepherd Lutheran Home have?
- Good Shepherd Lutheran Home has 146 certified beds.
- Does Good Shepherd Lutheran Home accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Good Shepherd Lutheran Home accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Good Shepherd Lutheran Home located?
- Good Shepherd Lutheran Home is located at 1115 4th Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota.
- How can I contact Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?
- You can reach Good Shepherd Lutheran Home by phone at +1 320-252-6525.
Nearby facilities
- Good Shepherd Community 0.0 mi
1115 4th Ave N, Sauk Rapids, 56379
About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
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