Good Samaritan Society - St James
St James, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245593) · 42 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (507) 375-3286 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society - St James in St James, MN has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is 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 - St James reports 3.32 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a 34.4% nursing staff turnover rate. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Good Samaritan Society - St James has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society - St James is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in St James, Watonwan County, Minnesota. The facility is organized as a non-profit corporation and has been certified since 1992. It maintains 42 certified beds with an average of 36 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. The breakdown of CMS's four component ratings is as follows: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show 3.32 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials. There is no CMS abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies 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 last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Data sourced from CMS 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 a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.32 total nurse hours per resident per day, 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, and a 34.4% nursing staff turnover rate, earning a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total penalties, 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 program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 42 certified beds and an average of 36 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 has 92 facilities nationally averaging a 3.0 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 3, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 5073753286 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 5073753286 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245593?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.