Good Samaritan Ambassador
New Hope, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245149) · 77 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (763) 417-4171 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Ambassador in New Hope, MN holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Good Samaritan Ambassador reports 4.56 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.3%. CMS gives the facility a 5-star staffing rating.
Good Samaritan Ambassador has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Ambassador is a nonprofit corporation-owned nursing home in New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since first approval on February 26, 1968. The facility maintains 77 certified beds with an average daily census of 75.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Good Samaritan Ambassador holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection, 5 stars; Staffing, 5 stars; and Quality Measures, 3 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 4.56 hours per resident per day, including 1.79 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data provided.
Good Samaritan Ambassador is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars — notably lower than this individual facility's 5-star rating. There is no indication of an ownership change within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information, as this profile reflects CMS data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Good Samaritan Ambassador has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.56 hours per resident per day, with 1.79 RN hours per resident per day, and a 32.3% nursing turnover rate; the CMS staffing rating is 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is listed for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 77 certified beds with an average daily census of 75.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a nonprofit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on February 26, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7634174171 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7634174171 and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current federal data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245149?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.