Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea
Albert Lea, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245441) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $17,345
Phone: (507) 379-2701 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea reports 4.638 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.54725 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.8%.
Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea has 1 federal fine on record totaling $17,345.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Albert Lea, Freeborn County, Minnesota, certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been certified since February 1987 and is licensed for 80 beds, with an average daily census of 72.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure rating of 3 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 4.638 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.54725 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $17,345.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.638 hours per resident per day, including 1.54725 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing turnover is 23.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $17,345.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 80 beds and has an average daily census of 72.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (3 stars), staffing (5 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and combines these into an overall rating (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 5073792701 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5073792701 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245441?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.