Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
Rushford, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245393) · 65 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (507) 864-7714 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, MN holds 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 also 5 stars.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home reports total nurse staffing of about 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials listed by CMS. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home is a non-profit nursing facility in Rushford, Fillmore County, Minnesota, first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on December 1, 1986. It is certified for 65 beds and has an average daily census of 50.2 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Good Shepherd Lutheran Home holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
There is no indication in the data that CMS has applied its abuse warning icon to this facility, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed. There is no record of a change in ownership within the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
Families should verify current details and review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data as provided and may not capture the most recent updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home has a CMS overall rating 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 about 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover of 50.0% and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS shows no federal fines on record and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 65 beds with an average daily census of 50.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a non-profit (other) structure; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for 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, 5, and 4 stars 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 5078647714 or 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 5078647714 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245393?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.