Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare
1201 17TH STREET NE, AUSTIN, MN 55912 · CCN 245317
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 45
- Avg residents/day
- 40.3
- Phone
- 5074348537
Inspection history vs Minnesota & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Minnesota avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-01-29 | 4 | 8.1 | 9.5 | -4.1 better |
| 2 | 2024-11-07 | 2 | 7.8 | 9.8 | -5.8 better |
| 3 | 2023-12-28 | 9 | 7.4 | 9.3 | +1.6 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.38 | 31.4% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.93 | 22.2% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.91 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
- Facilities in chain
- 89
- Chain avg overall
- 3.00 / 5
Inspection citations (15)1 immediate jeopardy
- JF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2025-03-27 · Health · corrected 2025-03-26
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-03-06 · Health · corrected 2025-04-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-03-06 · Health · corrected 2025-04-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-03-06 · Health · corrected 2025-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2024-11-07 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2024-11-07 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2023-12-28 · Health · corrected 2024-01-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2023-12-28 · Health · corrected 2024-01-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.2023-12-28 · Health · corrected 2024-01-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-12-28 · Health · corrected 2024-01-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-12-28 · Health · corrected 2024-01-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2023-12-28 · Health · corrected 2024-01-31
Potential for minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2023-12-28 · Health · corrected 2024-01-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-12-28 · Health · corrected 2024-01-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2023-06-27 · Health · corrected 2023-07-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANFORD | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2019-01-01 |
| THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2019-01-01 |
| JENSEN, REECE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-08-04 |
| MITTAL, VIKAS | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-05-01 |
| MORRISON, TONY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-01-01 |
| SANDGREN, DEEANDRA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-07-16 |
| BROWN, GEORGE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2025-01-01 |
| DYKHOUSE, DANA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-05-30 |
| ENGBRECHT, WESLEY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-05-30 |
| GASSEN, WILLIAM | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-05-30 |
| GULSVIG, NEIL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-05-30 |
| HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-05-30 |
| LUNDEEN, MARK | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-05-30 |
| MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2025-01-01 |
| MOLBERT, LAURIS | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-05-30 |
| NORTH, ANDREW | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-05-30 |
| SCHIEFFER, KEVIN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2025-01-01 |
| SHULKIN, DAVID | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-05-30 |
| TEIKEN, BRENT | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-05-30 |
| VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-05-30 |
| WENZEL, THOMAS | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2025-01-01 |
| FLUIT, JOEL | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-10-01 |
| GASSEN, WILLIAM | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-05-30 |
| MIDDLETON, AIMEE | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-01-27 |
| OLSON, NICHOLAS | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-04-08 |
| SCHEMA, NATHAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-01-01 |
Other facilities in AUSTIN
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| ST MARKS LIVING | ★★☆☆☆ | 45 |
| Sacred Heart Care Center | ★★☆☆☆ | 59 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.