Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone
Pipestone, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245591) · 82 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $17,345
Phone: (507) 825-5428 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone reports 3.70 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.7%.
Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone 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 part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone is a non-profit nursing home located in Pipestone, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 1991 and is licensed for 82 certified beds, with an average of 56.8 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings include a Health Inspection rating of 3 stars, a Quality Measures (QM) rating of 2 stars, and a Staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported are 3.70 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 51.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $17,345.00. There are no payment denials on record for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current 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?
The facility has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at 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?
Total nurse staffing is 3.70 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 51.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $17,345.00, and no 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?
The facility is certified for 82 beds and has an average of 56.8 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 nationally with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here the ratings are 3 (health inspection), 4 (staffing), and 2 (QM), with an overall of 3.
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 507-825-5428 and verify current offerings 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 507-825-5428 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245591?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.