Good Shepherd Lutheran Home — Nursing Home in SAUK RAPIDS, MN
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 146 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 115.2 |
| CMS Certification Number | 245269 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 5.15 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.95 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home had 9 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (April 17, 2025).
Inspection Findings — April 17, 2025
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Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (Level D)Corrected — June 11, 2025
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Level D)Corrected — June 11, 2025
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level D)Corrected — June 11, 2025
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Post nurse staffing information every day. (Level F)Corrected — June 11, 2025
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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. (Level D)Corrected — June 11, 2025
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level D)Corrected — June 11, 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 E)Corrected — June 11, 2025
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Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. (Level F)Corrected — June 11, 2025
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — June 11, 2025
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home is a 146-bed nursing home in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident day, above the Minnesota average of 4.3. Its most recent inspection, in April 2025, cited 9 deficiencies, none of them severe.
Staffing appears to be a clear strength, with nurse hours above the state average, which can support more individualized care. You may want to ask what the facility changed in response to the recent inspection findings about pressure ulcer prevention and treatment to understand how clinical care issues are being addressed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Good Shepherd Lutheran Home's CMS star rating?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home reports 5.14516 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Good Shepherd Lutheran Home had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Good Shepherd Lutheran Home had 9 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Good Shepherd Lutheran Home have?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home has 146 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Country Manor Health & Rehab Ctr — 5/5 — 1.2 mi
- STERLING PARK HEALTH CARE CENTER — 2/5 — 3.9 mi
- Edenbrook of St Cloud — 1/5 — 4.4 mi
- ST BENEDICTS CARE CENTER — 5/5 — 4.9 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.