Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake: Data Analysis and Ratings

105 GLENHAVEN DRIVE, BATTLE LAKE, MN 56515 (218-864-5231)

CMS 5-Star Rating:

Data as of: September 01, 2023

The Most Important Data about Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake

We've looked at a lot of nursing homes, this is what we think you need to see first and if you don't want to spend a lot of time. (It's the tl;dr section.)

There is no indication of abuse occuring at Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake. (CMS flags facilities where abuse has either happened or is very likely.)

CMS 5-Star Overall Rating: (4 out of 5):
(The national average overall star rating is 3 stars.)

Current Trend: Improving

Total Nursing Hours Spent Per Resident Per Day: 3.68
(The national average is 3.76 )

Best Nursing Homes in MN

According to our analysis, Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake is ranked #3 out of 8 skilled nursing homes within a 25 mile radius. See detailed information from recent inspection reports, nursing hours analysis, surverys, and information on owners and operators. Click here to view the ranked list of nursing homes near Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake.

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Below is everything shred of information that we can find about Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake, along with our best effort to make sense of the data. Our purpose here is to help you to make good decisions when picking a nursing home and to keep you informed once you have chosen a home. We know from personal experience that choosing a nursing home is not something you do once and then you forget about it. In fact, it gets worse. Once you select a nursing home and get through the initial steps of figuring out how to pay for it, then the real worries start. Are they taking good care of me or my loved one? This is the question that will keep you up at night: Can I really trust these people? We wish we could answer this question, we can't. What he can do is churn through the tons of data and try and help you to make sense of it. We hope it helps.

General Data Card

These are the basic data points for the facility.

Data date: September 01, 2023

Address: 105 GLENHAVEN DRIVE, BATTLE LAKE, MN 56515

Phone: 218-864-5231

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Ranking: Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake is ranked #1 out of 1 facilities within a 10 mile radius and #3 out of 8 facilities within a 25 mile radius.

Medicare Provider Number: 245403

Participating in Medicare Since: December 01, 1986

No. of Certified Beds: 55

No. of Residents: 42

Occupancy: 76.36 % (as of 09/17/2023 )

Amount fined in recent period: $16,757.00

Complaints filed: 0

Ratings History for Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake

Review of Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake Ratings and Inspection Scores

CMS regularly inspects every skilled nursing facility. (The timing is supposed to be annually, but since the beginning of the Covid pandemic, these inspections have not occured as frequently.) The results of the multi-day inspection is reduced to a series of scores which are then translated into the star ratings. The health inspection scores are an absolute value, so you can compare one facility's score directly to another. The Overall Star rating is based on the facility's performance as compared to other facilities in the same state, so you cannot easily compare one facility's Overall star rating to a facility in another state.

Ratings

Overall Rating 4:
Health Inspection Rating 4:
Quality Rating 4:
Staffing Rating 4:

Inspection Scores

Cycle 1 Score NA
Cycle 2 Score (as of February 11, 2021) 28
Cycle 3 Score (as of March 14, 2019) 52
Weighted All Cycles Score 18

It has been 8 months since the most recent inspection.

What Goes Into the Nursing Home's 5-Star Rating

CMS has put a lot of effort into creating its very elaborate 5-Star Quality Rating System specifically to provide a quick way for residents and family members to easily understand how well a nursing home is performing and to make comparing nursing homes easier. The rating system allows people to easily compare facilities across numerous dimensions with the express purpose of identifying the best and best performing nursing homes. The rating system was initially developed in 2008 and the methodologies are regularly reviewed and updated.

The rating system has five separate ratings including:

  • Overall rating
  • Health Inspection rating
  • Staff rating
  • RN Staffing rating
  • Quality Measures rating

Nursing homes are rated from 1-star to 5-stars with 1-star being the best rating and 5-star being the best rating. For the Health Inspection Rating the nursing homes in each state are ranked based on their weighted three year inspection score. The top 10 percent of nursing homes (those with the lowest scores) are awarded a 5-star rating; the bottom 20 percent (those with the highest scores) are awarded a 1-star rating. In between 1-star and 5-star, the remaining homes are divided equally into three tranches which correspond with the stars 2 to 4. The staff ratings and quality measure ratings follow a similar process but the divisions are based on a national ranking. The division between star ratings is called the “cut-rate”. Cut-rates are redefined periodically and are published by CMS. See the latest cut rates on this table.

Calculating the Overall Star Rating is done differently. According to CMS, the reason for adopting a different system is to give the Health Inspection Rating higher weight in the Overall Rating. So, since there are FIVE ratings and FIVE stars for each rating, there must also be a FIVE step process to calculate the Overall Rating (so symetrical!) :

  1. Begin with the Health Inspection Rating
  2. Add one star to the Health Inspection Rating if the Staffing Rating is at least four-stars and is higher than the Health Inspection Rating. (We will call this the "Adjusted Rating".)
  3. Subtract one star from the Health Inspection Rating if the Staffing Rating is one-star.
  4. Add a star to the Adjusted Rating if the Quality Measure Rating is 5-stars.
  5. Subtract one star from the Adjusted Rating if the Quality Measure Rating is 1-star.

Throughout the calculation of the Overall Rating, the rating cannot exceed 5-stars. The Overall Rating is capped at 2-stars if the Health Inspection rating is 1-star. No Overall Rating is awarded if the nursing home does not have a Health Inspection Rating (This effectively means that a nursing home is not rated until the home has been operating for more than two years.)

Changes in a nursing homes star rating can be due to the results of a new health inspection report, the processing of new complaints, the aging of older complaints, a new inspection control survey, a revisit, or the resolution of disputes that change the scope and or severity of deficiencies.

Most Recent Nursing Home Inspections

CMS is required to inspect each senior nursing facility at least annually. These inspections take several days. Additional follow-up inspections as conducted as needed or for certain purposes. Inspections stopped for more than seven months in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. That stoppage has caused all inspections to be delayed as the inspectors continue to deal with a backlog. The table below shows the latest inspections for Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake including health, fire, and inspection control inspections:

No Inspection Information is Available

Owner and Operator Information for Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake

Our database of owners and operators shows all direct owners of the nursing nurse, any managers and directors, and the most adjacent indirect owners of the facility (that is, if the direct owner is company, then the owners of that company.) Lists of nursing home owners are available and you can search for nursing home owners and operators on our site.

Business Entity Name:

THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY

Owners:

Managers and Directors:

Analysis of Nursing Hours Spent Per Patient

CMS provides detailed information about how long nursing staff spends with residents. This data includes nursing subcategories of Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and non-nursing Certified Nursing Assistants. More hours spend per patient should can indicate a better facility or it could indicate more complicated situations.

The nursing staff of Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake spends LESS time on average with its residents than the state average and LESS time than the national average for total nursing homes spent per resident.

Type Facility State / National Avg
Registered Nurse (RN)
Hours 0.96 1.03 / 0.66
Case Mix 0.28 0.31 / 0.39
Adjusted 1.36 NA / NA
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Hours 0.91 0.67 / 0.89
Case Mix 0.62 NA / NA
Adjusted 1.08 NA / NA
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)
Hours 1.81 2.35 / 2.22
Case Mix 1.96 NA / NA
Adjusted 1.89 NA / NA
Total Licensed Staff
Hours 1.86 1.70 / 1.54
Physical Therapist (PT)
Hours 0.03 0.08 / 0.07
Total Nursing Homes Spent per Resident on Average
Hours 3.68 4.04 / 3.76
Case Mix 2.85 2.96 / 3.17
Adjusted 4.08 NA / NA

Quality Measures

Quality measures are based both on patient survey information and on the results of actual claims that are filed with CMS. It is not clear what period is covered in the measures.

Desc. Perc. State Avg. / Comparison
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission (qm521) Not Available
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit (qm522) Not Available
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (qm551) Not Available
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days (qm552) Not Available
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased (qm401) 19.9% 13.9%
Worse
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (qm404) 2.6% 4.8%
Better
Percentage of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder (qm405) 51.9% 49.9%
Worse
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder (qm406) 0.0% 2.8%
Better
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (qm407) 1.9% 2.9%
Better
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (qm408) 2.6% 4.3%
Better
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (qm409) 0.0% 0.1%
Better
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury (qm410) 2.5% 3.8%
Better
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine (qm415) 100.0% 95.7%
Better
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (qm419) 15.1% 16.6%
Better
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine (qm430) 96.8% 88.6%
Better
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication (qm434) 0.0% 1.8%
Better
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened (qm451) 17.6% 16.0%
Worse
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication (qm452) 7.9% 12.3%
Better
Percentage of high risk long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (qm453) 1.9% 6.9%
Better
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine (qm454) 100.0% 94.7%
Better
Percentage of short-stay residents who made improvements in function (qm471) 85.4% 77.1%
Better
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine (qm472) 91.9% 77.6%
Better

Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake Violations, Complaints and Fines

These are complaints and fines that are reported by CMS. Some of the data is not very recent, but we have decided to include it here so that you have as much information as possible.

Amount fined in recent period: $16,757.00, Complaints filed: 0

Deficiency Deficiency Date / Date Corrected
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
(Fire Safety)
03-12-2019 / 04-12-2019
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
(Fire Safety)
03-12-2019 / 04-05-2019
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
(Fire Safety)
03-12-2019 / 04-12-2019
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
(Fire Safety)
03-12-2019 / 04-04-2019
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
(Fire Safety)
03-12-2019 / 04-08-2019
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
(Fire Safety)
03-12-2019 / 04-19-2019
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
(Fire Safety)
03-12-2019 / 04-19-2019
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
(Health)
03-14-2019 / 04-20-2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
(Health)
03-14-2019 / 04-20-2019
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
(Health)
03-14-2019 / 04-20-2019
Post nurse staffing information every day.
(Health)
03-14-2019 / 04-20-2019
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.
(Health)
03-14-2019 / 04-20-2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
(Health)
03-14-2019 / 04-20-2019
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
(Fire Safety)
03-14-2019 / 04-12-2019
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
(Fire Safety)
03-14-2019 / 04-08-2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
(Health)
11-24-2020 / 12-31-2020
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
(Health)
02-03-2021 / 01-28-2021
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
(Health)
02-03-2021 / 02-23-2021
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
(Fire Safety)
02-10-2021 / 03-11-2021
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
(Health)
02-11-2021 / 03-31-2021
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
(Health)
02-11-2021 / 03-31-2021
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
(Health)
02-11-2021 / 03-31-2021
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
(Health)
02-11-2021 / 03-31-2021
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
(Health)
02-11-2021 / 03-31-2021
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
(Health)
06-03-2022 / 06-30-2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
(Health)
06-03-2022 / 06-30-2022
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
(Fire Safety)
12-21-2022 / 01-15-2023

Hospitals Near Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake

Quite often skilled nursing facilities and hospitals work closely together to help patients recover or manage a terminal illness. Hospitals deals with acute care while nursing homes treat patients for a longer period of time. New residents at skilled nursing homes typically come from a hospital and nursing home residents may be readmitted to a hospital if their recovery does not proceed well. (Hospital readmission rates are closely monitored by CMS.) Consequently it is important that you consider which hospitals are near a nursing home which choosing one. Below is a list of hospitals near Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake.

This information is based on the most recent Hospital data. Historical data is not available.

Hospital 5-Star Overall Rating
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
712 SOUTH CASCADE
FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537
3
PERHAM HEALTH
1000 CONEY STREET WEST
PERHAM, MN 56573
Not Available
PRAIRIE RIDGE HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
1411 HIGHWAY 79 E
ELBOW LAKE, MN 56531
Not Available
COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL FERGUS FALLS
1801 WEST ALCOTT
FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537
Not Available

Medical Professionals Associated with Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake

These are the doctors who are affiliated with Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake. The data is from the most recent period. Historical data is not available.

  • AARON BALGAARD ( ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY - DOUGLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL )
  • KIANA DEAL ( PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORPORATION )
  • LAURA SUGGS ( NURSE PRACTITIONER - ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER )
  • BRUCE MONEY ( INTERNAL MEDICINE - LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORPORATION )

Detailed Analysis Pages:

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CMS Five Star Ratings and Quality Measures for Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake

Five different rating results plus detailed inspection numbers and quality measures for Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake.

Covid Infections at Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake

This report is updated weekly and shows new and historical infection levels.

Nursing Hours Analysis for Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake

How long a nurse spends with a resident can be an important factor in their recovery. This page shows the average nursing hours spent per resident for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, PTs and all licensed staff.

Ownership Details for Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake

A list of all of the registered owners for Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake. This includes direct and indirect owners and managers.

Noted Deficiencies for Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake

A list of all of the deficiencies for the facility. This includes a description, type of deficiency, incident date and when the facility reports that the incident was corrected.

Comparison Ranking of Nearby Skilled Nursing Facilities

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Best Nursing Homes in BATTLE LAKE, MN

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Worst Nursing Homes in BATTLE LAKE, MN

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