About Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake
Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake, located in BATTLE LAKE, MN, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake
- High Quality Care: With a 5-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
- Top Ranked: Ranked #1 out of 8 facilities within 25 miles.
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 3.92 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 5 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.92 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY network. This chain operates 92 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Mixed Staffing Levels
Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake provides less care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 |
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| Health Inspection | 5 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 4 | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 3 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | N/A |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 13.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 1.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 3.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 8.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 4.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 91.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 5.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 14.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 9.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 95.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 18.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 16.7% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
No Complaints on Record
This facility has no complaints filed in our database, which suggests good resident satisfaction and quality care.
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
Ownership Structure
- SANFORD Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- JAMES CAIN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MELISSA CHISHOLM W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- DANA DYKHOUSE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- WESLEY ENGBRECHT CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JOEL FLUIT CORPORATE OFFICER
- WILLIAM GASSEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM GASSEN CORPORATE OFFICER
- NEIL GULSVIG CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- STEPHANIE HERSETH CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MARK LUNDEEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- AIMEE MIDDLETON CORPORATE OFFICER
- LAURIS MOLBERT CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- TONY MORRISON W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- MATTHEW MOUSER CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- ANDREW NORTH CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- NICHOLAS OLSON CORPORATE OFFICER
- MICHAEL ROGERS CORPORATE OFFICER
- NATHAN SCHEMA CORPORATE OFFICER
- DAVID SHULKIN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- BRENT TEIKEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MARNIE VENTLING-HERRMANN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake | N/A | 5 |
| Pelican Valley Health Center | N/A | 5 |
| Perham Living | N/A | 5 |
| Evansville Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Lb Broen Home | N/A | 4 |
| Mn Veterans Home Fergus Falls | N/A | 5 |
| St Williams Living Center | N/A | 5 |
| Pioneer Care Center | N/A | 4 |
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Ownership Details
Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.
Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake directly at 2188645231. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.