Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake
Battle Lake, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245403) · 51 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (218) 864-5231 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake in Battle Lake, MN has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake reports 3.62 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.99 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 55.6%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. The facility is not flagged with the CMS abuse icon and has no Special Focus Facility status listed in this data.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Battle Lake, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since December 1986. The facility is licensed for 51 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 49.0 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 5, Quality Measures rating of 3, and Staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.62 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.99 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility.
This facility is not flagged with the CMS abuse icon in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed.
Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars, meaning this facility's 5-star rating is above its chain's average. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing 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?
Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.62 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.99 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 55.6%, earning a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
This facility is not flagged with the CMS abuse icon and has no Special Focus Facility status listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 51 beds and reports an average daily census of 49.0 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 includes 92 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 1, 1986.
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, 4, and 3 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 2188645231 and verify on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245403?state=MN).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 2188645231 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245403?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.