Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
Sauk Rapids, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245269) · 146 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (320) 252-6525 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids, MN has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home reports total nurse staffing of 4.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.6%.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home is a non-profit, church-related nursing home in Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 1984, with 146 certified beds and an average of 125.1 residents. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Good Shepherd Lutheran Home holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.92, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines, for a total of $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation associated with this listing in the provided data.
There is no chain affiliation listed in the data provided, and CMS records do not indicate any change of ownership in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the full inspection and quality record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details.
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 an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
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?
Total nurse staffing is 4.92 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5, and nursing turnover is 38.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 146 certified beds and an average of 125.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit, church-related facility, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM) separately; this facility scores 5 overall, 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 5 for QM.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 3202526525 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3202526525 to arrange a visit and confirm current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245269?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.