GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA — Nursing Home in ALBERT LEA, MN
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 80 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 73.9 |
| CMS Certification Number | 245441 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.68 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 1.64 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA had 4 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (April 24, 2025).
Inspection Findings — April 24, 2025
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Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (Level D)Corrected — May 27, 2025
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — May 27, 2025
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — May 27, 2025
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level F)Corrected — May 27, 2025
Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea is a 80-bed nursing home in Albert Lea, Minnesota. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident day, above the Minnesota average of 4.3. Its most recent inspection, in April 2025, cited 4 deficiencies, none of them severe. CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon.
The facility’s nurse staffing appears stronger than typical for the state, which is a positive sign for day-to-day care. However, the presence of an abuse flag on the record is notable given the cited deficiencies, so it’s important to clarify the circumstances behind that flag and what the facility has done to address it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA Medicare and Medicaid certified?
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA's CMS star rating?
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA?
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA reports 4.67911 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA had 4 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA have?
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA has 80 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- ST JOHNS ON FOUNTAIN LAKE — 3/5 — 2.6 mi
- Thorne Crest Retirement Center — 2/5 — 3.0 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.