Good Samaritan Society - Windom in Windom, MN - Medicare and Medicaid Certified Nursing Home

Good Samaritan Society - Windom is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Windom, Minnesota. It is located in Cottonwood county at 705 Sixth Street, Windom, Minnesota 56101. You can reach out to the office of Good Samaritan Society - Windom via phone at (507) 831-1788. This skilled nursing facility has 63 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 86.67%. Its legal business name is The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society and has the following ownership type - Non Profit - Corporation. It is part of Good Samaritan Society, a chain of 92 nursing homes.

Good Samaritan Society - Windom (Medicare CCN 245558) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1991 (35 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in February, 2026.

Contact Information

	Good Samaritan Society - Windom
	705 Sixth Street, Windom, Minnesota 56101
	(507) 831-1788

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Nursing Home Profile

Name	Good Samaritan Society - Windom
Location	705 Sixth Street, Windom, Minnesota
Certified By	Medicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds	63
Occupancy Rate	86.67%
Medicare ID (CCN)	245558
Legal Business Name	The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Ownership Type	Non Profit - Corporation
Chain	Good Samaritan Society (92 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating	3 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Good Samaritan Society - Windom in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number	1447231113
Match	Confirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization Name	The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Doing Business As	Good Samaritan Society - Windom
Address	705 6th St, Windom, MN 56101
Phone Number	507-831-1788

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Good Samaritan Society - Windom are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Good Samaritan Society - Windom give to their patients.

Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Good Samaritan Society - Windom, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing Measure	Provider	National Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day	4.47	3.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day	0.84	0.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day	0.48	0.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day	3.15	2.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend	3.91	3.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend	0.43	0.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day	0	0.07
Total nursing staff turnover	40.7%	45.8%
Registered nurse turnover	44.4%	42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home	0	0.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)	No
Number of Fines	1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars	$194,680
Number of Payment Denials	1
Total Number of Penalties	2

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in February, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Good Samaritan Society - Windom for 22 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 35 citations since 2023 are listed below.

Date	Deficiency	Harm Level	Status
Feb 12, 2026	Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868, Administration, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, widespread	Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Feb 12, 2026	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, widespread	Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Feb 12, 2026	Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582, Resident Rights, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Feb 12, 2026	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Feb 12, 2026	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Feb 12, 2026	Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578, Resident Rights, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Feb 12, 2026	Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Feb 12, 2026	Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628, Resident Rights, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Feb 12, 2026	Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. F0638, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Feb 12, 2026	PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Feb 12, 2026	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Feb 12, 2026	Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. F0685, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Feb 12, 2026	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Feb 12, 2026	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Feb 12, 2026	Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Feb 12, 2026	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Jan 27, 2026	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection	Immediate jeopardy, pattern	Corrected by Feb 25, 2026
Jan 27, 2026	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by Feb 25, 2026
Jan 27, 2026	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Feb 25, 2026
Jan 27, 2026	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Feb 25, 2026
Jan 27, 2026	Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Feb 25, 2026
Jan 27, 2026	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Feb 25, 2026
Dec 11, 2024	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, widespread	Corrected by Jan 17, 2025
Dec 11, 2024	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Jan 17, 2025
Dec 11, 2024	Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Jan 17, 2025
Dec 11, 2024	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Jan 17, 2025
Nov 2, 2023	Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. F0801, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, widespread	Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
Nov 2, 2023	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, widespread	Corrected by Dec 1, 2023
Nov 2, 2023	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, widespread	Corrected by Dec 5, 2023
Nov 2, 2023	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554, Resident Rights, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Dec 6, 2023

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Good Samaritan Society - Windom, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality Measure	Provider	National Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	28.8	13.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	10.61	5.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	2.06	0.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0	1.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	0.5	12.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0	0.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	4.55	3.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.27	93.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	82.2	82.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	7.58	1.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	30.63	14.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	8.96	19.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	94.12	95.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	69.39	79.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	6.08	4.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	27.99	19.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	12.41	15.38

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