ElderGrade
B

72.1/100

Above average

Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater

1119 Owens Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082

CMS 3/5 stars #5 of 8 in Washington County (651) 439-7180
Certified beds
50
Occupancy
65%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

22.1/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -3.9 for 28 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

26/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.57 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.32 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 51% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.09 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.32 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.62 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 51.20%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 28 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 12, 2026 (6 months ago).

F Feb 12, 2026 F0801

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 12, 2026 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 12, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 12, 2026 F0699

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 12, 2026 F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Cor...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 12, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

C Feb 12, 2026 F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

No actual harm, minimal potential

D Dec 10, 2025 F0760 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY, which operates 91 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BROWN, GEORGE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DYKHOUSE, DANA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ENGBRECHT, WESLEY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GASSEN, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GULSVIG, NEIL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LUNDEEN, MARK Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MOLBERT, LAURIS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
NORTH, ANDREW Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SCHIEFFER, KEVIN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SHULKIN, DAVID Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR

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Common questions about Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater

What is the ElderGrade for Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater? +

Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater holds an ElderGrade of B (72.1 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater? +

Residents receive an average of 4.09 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 28 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.