Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck
Blackduck, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245600) · 30 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $22,205
Phone: (218) 835-3410 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck reports total nurse staffing of about 4.01 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.7%.
Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck has 1 federal fine on record totaling $22,205.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck is a 30-bed nursing home in Blackduck, Beltrami County, Minnesota, with an average of 27.6 residents. The facility is operated as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, first approved for participation on April 1, 1992.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 out of 5, and staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.00830 hours per resident per day, of which 0.74131 hours are provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.7%.
Regarding the penalty record: CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $22,205.00 for this facility. No payment denials are on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data for this facility.
Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 out of 5. There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months.
Data sourced from 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?
The facility has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.01 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 53.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $22,205.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is a 30-bed facility with an average of 27.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid participation on April 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 2, 4, and 1 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2188353410 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 2188353410 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/245600?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.