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HomeMinnesotaGood Shepherd Lutheran Home

Good Shepherd Lutheran Home

1115 4th Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN 563793202526525
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
146
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $10,000

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 146 certified beds with an average of 121.4 residents per day (83% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 9 deficiencies (inspected Apr 17, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $10,000 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.80 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 45.2%

Good Shepherd Lutheran Home is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota with 146 certified beds. It has been operating since 1984. The facility scored above average compared to Minnesota facilities.

Beds
146
Avg Residents/Day
121.4
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 1, 1984
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Benton
Last Inspection
Apr 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
56.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (20)

F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$10,000
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMar 23, 2023
$10,000

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.17 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.79 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.84 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.80 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total4.19 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
45.2%
RN Turnover
28.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Church related
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (17)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CLOETER, PAULCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 30, 2020
HAWKINSON, JOYCECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 29, 2012
KERSTEN, DOROTHYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 28, 2021
KIRCHOFF, BARRYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 17, 2021
LUEDTKE, CHARLESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 27, 2017
MACHULA, JENNIFERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 30, 2020
MAHNKE, BARBARACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 29, 2015
STROHSCHEIN, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 27, 2019
STUDENSKI, DENNISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 30, 2019
TOMHAVE, GREGCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2019
ZOELLER, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 17, 2018
DOUVIER, MARKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 22, 2021
FITCH, MIKECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 17, 2018
STORDAHL, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 28, 2018
DOUVIER, MARKW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 22, 2021
MARTINI, KRISTAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 30, 2002
STORDAHL, MICHAELW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ADec 28, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?▾
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Good Shepherd Lutheran Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 17, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $10,000 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?▾
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home provides 4.80 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours, 0.79 LPN hours, and 3.17 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 45.2%.
How many beds does Good Shepherd Lutheran Home have?▾
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home has 146 certified beds with an average of 121.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 83% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Church related owned.