Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare
Austin, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245317) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $21,645
Phone: (507) 434-8537 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare in Austin, MN holds a 5 out of 5 overall CMS star rating, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. It also scores 4 stars on health inspections and 5 stars on staffing.
Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare reports 4.04 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.92 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.3%.
Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare has 1 federal fine on record totaling $21,645.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Austin, Minnesota, operating under non-profit corporate ownership. The facility has been federally certified since June 1986 and maintains 45 certified beds, with an average of 45.2 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: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels average 4.04 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.92 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $21,645.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted in the data for this facility.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars, indicating this location performs above its chain's average. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
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 5 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 4.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.92 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 28.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $21,645.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 45 certified beds and an average of 45.2 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 June 1, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 5074348537 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not covered in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 5074348537 to arrange a visit and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245317?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.