Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
Grade B — 84/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
146
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Total Fines
$10,000
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
CLOETER, PAUL
HAWKINSON, JOYCE
KERSTEN, DOROTHY
KIRCHOFF, BARRY
LUEDTKE, CHARLES
MACHULA, JENNIFER
MAHNKE, BARBARA
STROHSCHEIN, DAVID
STUDENSKI, DENNIS
TOMHAVE, GREG
ZOELLER, DAVID
DOUVIER, MARK
FITCH, MIKE
STORDAHL, MICHAEL
DOUVIER, MARK
MARTINI, KRISTA
STORDAHL, MICHAEL
Penalties & Fines (1)
| Date | Type | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2023 | Fine | — | $10,000 |
Health Inspection Deficiencies (21)
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in SAUK RAPIDS, Minnesota has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 83.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does Good Shepherd Lutheran Home have?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home has 21 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
Has Good Shepherd Lutheran Home been fined?
Yes. Good Shepherd Lutheran Home has $10,000 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 1 penalty.
How many beds does Good Shepherd Lutheran Home have?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home has 146 certified beds with approximately 121 current residents (83% occupancy). The facility is located at 1115 4TH AVENUE NORTH, SAUK RAPIDS, Minnesota 56379. It is a non profit - church related facility.
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